Kurt Naef, Naef Spiel Swiss "Naef Blocks" Complete Original Set of 18, 1956 Design gouache on paper This lovely little lacquered papier

This lovely little lacquered papier mache snuff box

There is a black label in great condition on the inside top of the box reading "The Irvin Auger Bit Company

a symbol of vitality and prosperity in China

Constructed of what I believe is a woodblock print on paper and a bamboo structure

holding up a brush in one hand and flag-like page in the other

Kurt Naef, Naef Spiel Swiss "Naef Blocks" Complete Original Set of 18, 1956 Design gouache on paper This lovely little lacquered papierYum! As far as beautiful wooden toys that have become icons of modern design, I think it doesn't get any better than these blocks, one of the first toys designed by renowned Swiss carpenter and designer Kurt Naef (19262006) in 1954. While these highly collectible blocks continue to be produced in a smaller set of 16 today, these are the real, rare deal a complete original set of 18 with gold foil stamp on one of the red blocks. Just gorgeous, and I