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How?Box Dark : SD Box by Peter Hajek
How?Box Dark : SD Box by Peter Hajek
How?Box Dark : SD Box by Peter Hajek
How?Box Dark : SD Box by Peter Hajek
How?Box Dark : SD Box by Peter Hajek
How?Box Dark : SD Box by Peter Hajek

How?Box Dark : SD Box by Peter Hajek

Steve 149

USD 2,333.00

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Y****y 59 USD 2,333.00 11/24/2020 20:59:27
s****y 76 USD 2,283.00 11/24/2020 17:08:24
Y****y 59 USD 2,233.00 11/24/2020 17:07:54
s****y 76 USD 2,200.00 11/24/2020 17:07:54
Y****y 59 USD 2,150.00 11/22/2020 15:25:32
T****k 39 USD 2,100.00 11/22/2020 15:25:32
T****k 39 USD 2,050.00 11/22/2020 15:00:40
Y****y 59 USD 2,000.00 11/22/2020 15:00:13
T****k 39 USD 2,000.00 11/22/2020 15:00:13
Y****y 59 USD 1,905.00 11/22/2020 14:33:54
f****s 78 USD 1,855.00 11/22/2020 14:33:54
f****s 78 USD 1,850.00 11/22/2020 14:30:54
Y****y 59 USD 1,800.00 11/22/2020 14:30:54
Y****y 59 USD 1,550.00 11/22/2020 12:57:31
T****k 39 USD 1,500.00 11/22/2020 12:57:31
Y****y 59 USD 1,250.00 11/22/2020 12:56:31
T****k 39 USD 1,200.00 11/22/2020 12:56:31
Y****y 59 USD 415.00 11/22/2020 12:08:29
H****y 18 USD 400.00 11/22/2020 12:08:29
Y****y 59 USD 265.00 11/22/2020 12:05:55
A****n 13 USD 250.00 11/22/2020 12:05:55
A****n 13 USD 232.00 11/22/2020 12:02:55
H****y 18 USD 222.00 11/22/2020 12:02:55
A****n 13 USD 0.01 11/22/2020 12:01:15
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Description
A hard to find sequential discovery box by Peter Hajek, this is the (slightly more) sought after dark version and is number 4/30. Only 15 dark and 15 light boxes were made. The box, lock and key were a terrific collaboration brought together superbly by Peter. The following is a cut/paste from the Pelikan site (https://www.pelikanpuzzles.eu/detail/howbox-dark/). See below for the original description and a few condition comments.


"HOW?BOX DARK

by Peter Hajek

Woodwork: Jakub Dvorak and Pelikan team; lock: Ivo Splichal; key: Jiri Mejtsky.

This puzzle measures 185 x 160 x 110 mm with the legs. Weight is 1,2 kg.

Material: the dark boxes are made of palisander, light oak and wenge.

Only 15 puzzles of this kind was made in a dark color.

Peter Hajek wrote about it:

“How?Box is a sequential discovery puzzle. Tools are found along the way to solve challenges, but things are not necessarily what they seem. The boxes come with numbered certificates of ownership. The solution is enclosed in sealed envelope.”"

This box is in near perfect condition though there are a couple of teeny/tiny cosmetic flaws that I mention for completeness.  There is some light green marking (verdigris/tarnish)on the key where the leather strap has been wound around it.  Additionally a splinter of wood (perhaps about 10mm by 1mm) has broken from the edge one of the internal blocks in the puzzle. This splinter is completely invisible on the unopened box as it is on an internal mechanism piece and has zero impact on the opening method.  I have not included a picture as it could/will give a spoiler.  Finally, the box comes with the original paperwork, the glue on the "sealed" solution envelope has long since deteriorated so it is no long sealed.  If anyone does want a picture of the missing splinter please contact me directly but given the rarity of this item I expect it to have no material impact on the selling price :)

I am selling this box to raise funds for other projects.  The box is rare, sought after and virtually impossible to find. Given the nature of the collaboration required to make the box and the components within it I think it unlikely it will ever be made again.   Therefore I hope and expect this to sell for a good price. However, I've no idea what that price will/should be as I have never seen one of these come up in an auction, so I have listed at $0.01 no reserve. Please bid generously on this rare SD box! Thanks Steve (Nicholls)

The standard puzzle hamster is going to miss this box as it fits perfectly within the box when placed diagonally.

Shipping price will be confirmed after end of auction, the price could be quite variable based on insurance options. If it sells for (roughly) what I paid for it new the price to send to the US from the UK would be around 20-25 GBP. Any shipping will be at cost (no mark up) and will be agreed with the buyer at the end of the auction.

Payment by Paypal or direct bank transfer will be preferred.

Specifications
Designer
Peter Hajek
Craftsman / Manufacturer
Pelikan / Ivo Splichal / Jiri Mejsky
Material
Palisander, Light Oak, Wenge, Metal
Unit of Measurement
SPH
Size
1.1 x 1 x 0.7
Grade
(A) Collector: Flaws must be very minor, subtle, and difficult to identify.
Cosmetic Issues
See description!
Function
(1) Perfect: Neither loose nor tight, no binding or alignment issues, moves smoothly.
Functional Issues
None noted.
Repairs
No
Packaging
No
Documentation
Yes
Assembly
Assembled
Smoke-free home
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Payments & Returns
Payment Methods
PayPal
Postage & Shipping
Item Location
EN7 5NY, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Ships To
Worldwide
Shipping Instructions
See description
Returns Accepted
No
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