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On Thursday, September 25, 1997 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, Glenn Watkins wrote:
I had one as a kid (1960's) and always played with it. It got passed on
to another family member who lost it. I have been searching for another
just like it. Would you have
any idea where I could start looking ?

As I remember it was rectangular (about 3" high, 6" long and 4" wide).
The two end panels moved and also the lid. I think there was 6 or 7
sections to slide before the lid would open. My sister said there was
something engraved on the lid. I don't remember what it was.

Right church, wrong pew.

You are looking for Japanese puzzle boxes, of which I have collected more
than a few. This is a very good source, and many are reasonably priced:

http://www.yosegi.net/shop/catalog/d...php?cPath=2_18
&osCsid=a2717ef79f1836246bc6831095f8f3ce

or

http://j.mp/1eq1Tut

Or you can just search for Japanese puzzle boxes on Google and find tons
more.

Good luck!