Featured Japanese puzzle lock box

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by charlie cheswick, Feb 4, 2022.

  1. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    hi folks

    found this sweet smallish ( 4 1/4 by 3 inch) puzzle box

    i liked it for what i paid for it, but wondering if it has much age to it

    hinges look oldish

    found it 3 weeks ago but only just worked out how to get in

    nah, not really got in just like that (clicks fingers)

    key is in a secret compartment to the side, you just have to move all the panels about

    any thoughts appreciated

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    charlie cheswick, Feb 4, 2022
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  2. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Fun.
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Feb 4, 2022
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  3. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    That’s cool and looks well and cleverly constructed. Certainly looks to have some age. Nice character,I really like it..
     
    Boland, Feb 4, 2022
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  4. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    could be made for the foreign troops just after 1945. doesn't look older to me.
     
    Fid, Feb 4, 2022
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  5. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    The top is very Souvenir of Japan. It might be 30s export stuff, but it's fun regardless.
     
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  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    sweet !
     
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