Japanese Wakizashi.

A Japanese Wakizashi with an unsigned blade. In old polish. Blade in bright condition, well forged with a thin hamon. Mounts in good condition, has a very good Azu Shoami tsuba. Saya needs new laquer. Overall a fine sword that with some restoration would be a quality Wakizashi. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.  read more

Code: 51114

Japanese Katana.

A Japanese Katana. Blade signed Hisso Take Saburo
Suke Hiro. Hisso is a rare patriotic slogan meaning
certain victory. Blade in original polish, some staining.
This obscure swordsmith worked during the 1920's and
into the war period. Handle has been restored and is still in original resting saya. This is a restoration project
once restored this would be a fi...  read more

Code: 51113

Japanese Katana.

A Japanese Uchi Gatana in Shin Gunto mounts.
An unsigned Bizen school blade with superb
complicated hamon. Blade needs polish, there is staining and scratches. Blade is 19th century.
Mounts are in good condition. Sword worthy of restoration. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.  read more

Code: 51112

Japanese Naval Dirk.

A Japanese 1883 Pattern Naval Dirk. Commissioned officers model. Used up to 1945. In excellent condition.
This example is a mid war tanto with a wood mekugi
peg and plastic on handle, this was used instead of
fish skin because of its scarcity. In mint polish, has a
non traditional forged blade with a stone applied false hamon.
This is a very fine example of...  read more

Code: 51111

Japanese Ko-Sode.

A pair of Japanese Ko-Sode, shoulder guards. Part of
a Japanese suit of armour. Dating from the Edo period
circa 1600-1800. Good quality for a high ranking samurai. Metal top plate with gilt brass decoration and gold laquer bottom plate. Some wear and tear with age.
One bottom plate has some missing laquer.
Ito has been bright orange but has faded with age.
A...  read more

Code: 51109

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 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 Kodjuka Style Handles.

A boxed set of three Japanese Kodjuka style handles.
Meiji period circa 1870-1900. Export ware in soft metal
with three different designs. Handles are double sided.
A fine example of its kind. OVER 18' AND U.K SALES ONLY.  read more

Code: 51079