$2,250
Each example shows various stage of surface wear, with leather having dried with age.
Few areas show looseness to stitching while remaining stable. Whale figure does not retain lock. Overall set presents in good vintage condition. Additional images available upon request.
Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside of four examples: [Genuine Leather Kounoike Original Made in Japan]. Signed with embossed manufacturer's mark to underside of each example.
Japan, c. 1960
leather, brass
4 w × 4 d × 8 h in (10 × 10 × 20 cm)
Auctioneer:
Wright
Date:
2017-10-12