Part 2 - Akio Kamei

Lots K1-11


Lot K1 - Pentagon (M-8)
Est. value: $500 Current bid: $620
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 13x12x5cm

Notes: A classic design, in perfect condition. Includes original box. 

Lot K2 - Money Bank (M-14)
Est. value: $100 Current bid: $157
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 8x8x6cm

Notes: New condition; mechanism not tested. Includes original box and Japanese instructions. 

Lot K3 - Pneumatic Box (M-18)
Est. value: $250 Current bid: $310
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 20x6x6cm

Notes: A few scratches on upper half of box. Mechanism is difficult to operate; Kamei recommends very light sanding to restore original operation. Includes original box and Japanese instructions. 

Lot K4 - Little Drawer (M-19)
Est. value: $75 Current bid: $115
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 9x6x4cm

Note: Includes original box and Japanese instructions.

Lot K5 - Twin Ball (M-28)
Est. value: $300 Current bid: $360
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 17x9x9cm

Notes: Includes original box and instructions.

Lot K6 - Letter Box (P-1)
Est. value: $175 Current bid: $210
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 25x8x6cm

Notes: This has an eight-move solution, and is believed to be design P-1-2. Mechanism is slightly sticky in places but perfectly functional. There is slight marring on the bow of the ribbon. Includes original box and Japanese instructions. 

Lot K7 - Gift Box (P-7)
Est. value: $900 Current bid: $620
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 28x28x15cm

Notes: This is an extremely old and rare box. It is also unusually large. Some minor warping appears at the corner seams (note front upper-left and right corners). Some wear on the ribbon bow, and minor wear on various surfaces. Top panel has a thin surface crack along the length of the grain.

Lot K8 - Time Bomb (P-11)
Est. value: $650 Current bid: $700
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 12x12x12cm

Notes: Fuse in perfect condition; mechanism is stiff but operational; slight wear on base. Included original box and base. 

Lot K9 - Small Gift (P-19)
Est. value: $500 Current bid: $2,050
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 16x10x5cm

Notes: Beautiful craftsmanship--the cover "flap" is a single, carved piece of wood. Locking mechanism is perfectly smooth. Includes original box and Japanese instructions.

Lot K10- Box with Ribbon (P-27)
Est. value: $100 Current bid: $160
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 10x10x10cm

Notes: Includes original box and Japanese instructions.

Lot K11 - Hamburger (P-29)
Est. value: $150 Current bid: $155
Designed and manufactured: Akio Kamei

Size: 12x11x11cm

Notes: This is an adaptation of a classic design. Materials include felt for cheese and lettuce. Includes original box and Japanese instructions. 


Last updated on April 12, 2004

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