Japanese Wakizashi.

A Japanese Ko-Wakizashi, small. Has a signed 17th century blade. Made by Yokoyama Ko-juke Dai-jo
Fujiwara Suke Sada. The mounts are good but in dirty condition, satsuma style handle and a steel plate and copper tsuba. Saya has some damage to it. Blade in untouched condition, some old rust and marks.
This would make a good restoration project.
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Code: 51101

Japanese Katana.

A Japanese Officers Sword in Shin Gunto mounts.
Has an antique 17th century blade signed Bungo Kami Fuji Wara Kane Taka. The mounts are in good but untouched condition. The saya has a bullet strike visible showing its combat use. The blade has old marks and some wear but otherwise is in good condition.
A good example of this kind of sword with an interesting battle scar.
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Code: 51100

Japanese Tsuba.

A Japanese large Katana Tsuba, possibly bronze. Made by a mirror maker, mirrors were made of bronze. Signed Yamashiro Ju Masa Yoshi. Looks Kagamishi school. Late Edo period. In good condition. 82mm by 82mm. A nice tsuba.
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Code: 51098

Japanese Type 19 Kyu Gunto Sword.

A Japanese Type 19 Kyu Gunto Army Officers Sword.
This mount issued from 1886. Has an old forged 16th century blade, signed Kane Haru. There is a family Mon badge on the back strap. The mounts are in fine condition and the blade is in original meiji period polish.
The blade has some small nicks, fine scratches and odd spotting.
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Code: 51096

Japanese Tanto.

A Japanese Sunnobi Tanto, long style. Has an old pre 1600 blade, has signature of Nobu Kuni. This signature would need research to find out which generation the maker is. Has black laquer shira saya with family Mon badges. Blade in good condition. Overall a fine piece.
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Code: 51095

Japanese Tsuka.

A Japanese Tsuka, a hilt. For a large sword. 19th century work , in good condition. Has tree trunk and flower menuki. Will take a long tang, 7.5 inches from the machi jo nakago jiri and 29mm across at the machi.
Allowance must be made for Habaki and tsuba.
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Code: 51094

Japanese Tsuba.

A Japanese Iron Tanto Tsuba. Mokko shaped.Late Edo to Meiji period, 1750-1850. Has Geese flying over water with plants at edge of river/lake.
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Code: 51093

Japanese Tsuba.

A Japanese Shin Gunto pattern Tsuba. Showa period (wartime). For an officers sword, good quality. In good condition has some remaining gilt.
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Code: 51092

Japanese Tsuba.

A Japanese Iron Katana Tsuba. Mokko shaped, looks Nara school work. Circa 1800. Has a puppy by a stream with plants design. Has some wear and has lost some of its patination. 84mm by 78mm across.
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Code: 51091

Japanese Kodjuka

A Japanese Kodjuka, side knife hilt. In Shakudo with gold and silver flowers and leaves. Has an opinion and signature by famous Goto master on back. Fine quality and condition. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.  read more

Code: 51087