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| Bidder | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M****l 51 | USD 90.00 | 11/28/2020 20:09:52 |
| D****m 10 | USD 85.00 | 11/28/2020 20:09:52 |
| D****m 10 | USD 80.00 | 11/28/2020 18:43:00 |
| M****l 51 | USD 75.00 | 11/28/2020 18:41:57 |
| D****m 10 | USD 75.00 | 11/28/2020 18:41:57 |
| M****l 51 | USD 65.00 | 11/28/2020 15:23:26 |
| D****m 10 | USD 60.00 | 11/28/2020 15:23:26 |
| D****m 10 | USD 55.00 | 11/27/2020 12:01:25 |
| b****e 3 | USD 50.00 | 11/23/2020 14:41:30 |
Piston Box puzzle designed by Marcel Gillen (invented by Tadao Muroi)
The Piston Box puzzle is also known as Internal Combustion or Pandora's Box. This is a hefty metal puzzle for its size, and is composed of 4 burr pieces and a frame. From previous listings, "it was invented by Tadao Muroi and designed by Marcel Gillen." Assemblies that require different numbers of steps are possible. A review describing this can be found here: http://smallpuzzlecollection.blogspot.com/2011/07/internal-combustion.html
The puzzle was made in the late 90s and I believe it is no longer made. The pieces and frame have a nice weight and the action is smooth. There are no major blemishes or scratches. I've provided close-up photos to show some light scratches on the frame. I believe this piece can be easily polished. The puzzle will be shipped with the simplest assembly unless you request otherwise. Comes with original box.
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Buyer is responsible for shipping which should be $6-7 (US, first-class). Priority mail (and heavier metal puzzles) might be $1 to $3 more. I charge only exact shipping costs. Please contact me if you need an estimate for international shipping. If you wish to estimate shipping costs yourself, I don't think anything that I've listed will weigh more than 16 ounces (450 grams), and the wood puzzles should be much less than that. I will combine multiple items for cheaper shipping; I have a few metal puzzles, and a few packing puzzles from Osanori Yamamoto and Frederic Boucher listed this time.
I can accept payments via Paypal, Zelle, or Transferwise. There will be no additional packaging or handling fees.
I try to grade condition conservatively. If the puzzle shows any sign of wear from use, it'll be a B or lower. If the puzzle looks like it did when I received it new (barring any defects), it will be graded A.