1 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
with curved single-edged blade formed with a wavy hamon, plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana in its shira saya
68cm; 26 3/4in blade
Estimate: 900-1100 |
Nil |
|
900 |
2 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 18TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade of uno-kubi (cormorant neck) form, with wavy hamon, cut with a very slender half-length fuller and a broad shorter fuller on each side (areas of rust), plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, shaped nakago-jiri, and regulation tsuba, fuchi and kashira, the latter with silver maker's mark and regulation grip and saya
71cm; 28in blade
Estimate: 800-1200 |
Nil |
|
1300 |
3 |
A W.W.II JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
with slightly curved blade with wavy hamon, signed tang with arsenal mark, regulation mounts, in a leather saya with regulation mounts
63.5cm; 25in blade
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
500 |
4 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
with slightly curved single-edged blade (small nicks and scratches), plain tang pierced with two mekugi-ana, iron tsuba (pitted), decorated with foliage in soft metal, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip, iron fuchi and kashira, a pair of menuki formed as fans, in its leather regulation saya, complete with its blue and brown sword knot, with paper tag recording its capture at the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877
63.5cm; 25in blade
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
500 |
5 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (WAKIZASHI)
with curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon (chips, staining), signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip with a pair of menuki, and gilt copper fuchi and kashira, in a lacquered saya
53.5cm; 21in blade
The signature reads 'Yoshitsugu saku'
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
450 |
6 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (WAKIZASHI), 19TH CENTURY
with tapering blade, plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, shaped iron tsuba, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip with a pair of menuki, in its saya (worn)
33cm;13in blade
Estimate: 200-250 |
Nil |
|
300 |
7 |
A JAPANESE BONE-MOUNTED SWORD (WAKIZASHI), 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade, bone hilt and scabbard each carved with a vertical arrangement of figures in traditional dress, divided by bands of foliage (pommel cap missing)
40.5cm; 16in blade
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
350 |
8 |
A JAPANESE BONE-MOUNTED SWORD (WAKIZASHI), 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade, bone grip and saya, each carved with a vertical arrangement of figures in traditional dress divided by brass bands decorated with mon (worn, the brass bands with losses)
50.5cm; 19 7/8in blade
Estimate: 150-200 |
Nil |
|
250 |
9 |
A JAPANESE BONE-MOUNTED SWORD (WAKIZASHI), 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade, bone grip and saya, each carved with a vertical arrangement of figures in traditional dress (small chips)
47.5cm; 18 3/4in blade
Estimate: 150-200 |
Nil |
|
260 |
10 |
A JAPANESE BONE-MOUNTED DAGGER (TANTO), 19TH CENTURY
with straight single-edged blade of polished steel, bone grip and saya each finely carved with differing scenes involving figures in contemporary costume within a landscape (small cracks)
34.5cm; 14in
Estimate: 250-300 |
Nil |
|
180 |
11 |
SEVEN JAPANESE TSUBA, 20TH CENTURY
the first pierced with a symmetrical pattern of wavy apertures, the second of blued copper, probably for an officer; the third of brass, incised on each side with a stylised landscape and with a bird on one side; the fourth of steel impressed with expanded flowerheads; and three cast with signatures and traditional designs
(7)
Estimate: 50-80 |
Nil |
|
160 |
12 |
A JAPANESE LACQUERED SWORD STAND (KATANA KAKE)
of lacquered wood, decorated on each side with a large gilt scaly dragon within a border of scrolling foliage, and the ends decorated en suite
45cm; 17 3/4in high
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
400 |
13 |
A JAPANESE LACQUERED SWORD STAND (KATANA KAKE)
of lacquered wood, the front decorated with gilt wading birds in flight against lightly gilt clouds
43cm; 17in high
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
340 |
14 |
A JAPANESE TOSEI GUSOKU ARMOUR, 19TH CENTURY
comprising russet kabuto of sixty-two ribbed segments fitted with peak lacquered red on the underside, hari-date, and shikoro of five lames the uppermost with fukigayeshi (chipped, kikuza missing), steel mempo lacquered red on the inside (chips), with four lacquered plates beneath, do of lacquered plates, a pair of oda-gote of mail and lacquered lamellar plates, haidate and suneate (worn, the lacquer extensively chipped)
Stand not included
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
1800 |
15 |
A JAPANESE TOSEI GUSOKU ARMOUR, 19TH CENTURY
comprising kabuto of eight ribbed segments, fitted with peak,hari-date with brass monstrous finial, and shikoro of three lames the uppermost with fukigayeshi, lacquered steel mempo with detachable nose, with four lacquered plates beneath, do of lacquered plates, a pair of oda-gote of mail and russet lamellar plates, haidate and suneate (worn, the lacquer extensively chipped): on a wooden stand
The signature reads: Kacchu ryoko, Masuda Myochin (Masuda Myochin, Myochin in Masuda or Masuda school?), Ki Muneyoshi zo kore (made this).
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
1800 |
16 |
A JAPANESE TOSEI GUSOKU ARMOUR, 19TH CENTURY
comprising kabuto of eight lacquered plates, fitted with lacquered peak and shikoro of five lames, lacquered mempo with padded mail defense beneath, do of lacquered plates, a pair of mail and fabric kote, a single haidate (areas of wear, minor losses throughout), and contained in a lacquered box
Estimate: 1000-1500 |
Nil |
|
1800 |
17 |
A JAPANESE SIXTY-TWO PLATE KABUTO AND A MEMPO, 19TH CENTURY
the first with hemispherical skull formed with raised ribs at the joins, rising to a moulded kikuza, fitted with rounded peak lacquered red on the under-side, hari-date, shikoro of five lames the uppermost with fukigayeshi with a mon on one side (the other side missing), and retaining an early fabric lining; the second formed of a main plate fitted with a hook on each side, a further plate for the chin, pierced outwardly-flanged plate at the base and with a row of copper 'teeth'
the first: 26cm; 10 1/4in high
(2)
Estimate: 1200-1800 |
Nil |
|
1000 |
18 |
A JAPANESE FIREMAN'S HELMET, LATE 19TH CENTURY
of kabuto form, the outer surface ribbed and set with numerous protective sharp studs, fitted with front and rear peak (incomplete), and with its padded lining
16.5cm; 6 1/2in high
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
|
19 |
AN 80 BORE JAPANESE PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL, LATE 19TH CENTURY
with tapering barrel moulded at the muzzle, engraved with foliage on the flat and at the breech, box-lock action engraved en suite, fitted with engraved brass belt-hook on the left, figured walnut butt, engraved brass trigger-guard, and swivel ramrod
22.8cm; 9in
A similar example, preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, is illustrated in C. Blair 1968, no. 787.
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
420 |
20 |
A JAPANESE LACQUERED HELMET (JINGASA), EDO PERIOD
of rounded form with raised brim at the front, the outer surface lacquered black divided by gold panels arranged in four groups of three, a gold kuginuki mon at the front, and the inside lacquered gold
12cm; 4 3/4in high
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
750 |
21 |
A JAPANESE LACQUERED HELMET (JINGASA), EDO PERIOD
of rounded form with raised brim at the front, the outer surface lacquered black with contrasting stripes of red and gold, the inside lacquered red and retaining its straps (worn, losses)
13.5cm; 5 1/4in high
Estimate: 400-500 |
Nil |
|
300 |
22 |
A JAPANESE LACQUERED HELMET (JINGASA), EDO PERIOD
of rounded form with raised brim at the front, the outer surface lacquered black divided by four bands of silver, with patterns of cloud in low relief front and rear, a red dragon on either side, and a gold MIura mitsuhiki mon at the front, and the inside lacquered red (small losses)
14.5cm; 5 3/4in h
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
700 |
23 |
A CHINESE QUING DYNASTY SWORD (DAO), 19TH CENTURY
with curved pattern-welded steel blade double-edged toward the point, cut with two fullers of differing length on each side, brass hilt comprising disc-guard cast and chiselled with a monster over its upper surface, ferrule and pommel each pierced and engraved with further dragons, the pommel incorporating an expanded flowerhead, and retaining an early grip binding of plaited cord, in its black-lacquered wooden scabbard with chape, locket (repaired) and two bands for suspension each pierced and chased with designs of dragons and scrolls en suite with the hilt
67.5cm; 26 5/8in blade
Estimate: 700-1000 |
5% |
|
2200 |
24 |
A PAIR OF CHINESE QUING DYNASTY HORN AND BRASS-MOUNTED SWORDS, 19TH CENTURY
each with broad double-edged blade tapering sharply at the point, brass hilt comprising cross-piece cast and chased with a monstrous mask in low relief, shaped pommel decorated with scrollwork involving a dragon, a pair of carved horn grip-scales, in their original wooden scabbard, the inside with a central dividing fillet, the outer surface covered with shagreen (small losses), and fitted with brass locket, chape and three central mounts each cast and chased en suite with the hilt
58.3cm; 23in
(2)
Estimate: 400-700 |
5% |
|
400 |
25 |
A CHINESE QUING DYNASTY TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS-MOUNTED SWORD, 19TH CENTURY
with broad double-edged blade tapering sharply at the point, brass hilt comprising cross-piece and pommel each cast and chased with traditional motifs, fluted horn grip (pierced for display), in its wooden scabbard, veneered in tortoiseshell (small losses) and with five brass mounts decorated en suite with the hilt
55.5cm; 21 7/8in
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
350 |
26 |
A RARE CHINESE BRONZE CANNON, DATED 1862
with five-stage barrel flaring at the muzzle, with raised astragal mouldings, raised vent field with linear border, cut with an inscription including the date around the base-ring, moulded cascabel drawn-out to a globose button, a pair of plain trunnions and retaining a fine green patina overall: on a modern stepped wooden base
106.5cm; 42in barrel
7.5cm; 3in bore
The inscription around the cascabel reads: 'General of the 3rd army ordered the casting 1862 [?]'; and the trunnions give the measurements, bore and weight: on the right 2 chi 52 fen, inner heart: 2 chi, one cun, 2 fen; and on the left: 'breadth of mouth one cun, 7 fen, weight 246 jin.
The measurements translate approximately as follows: 1 chi = 1 foot, 1 cun one tenth of a chi (or a foot); and a fen being one tenth of an inch. A jin is approximately half a kilo.
Estimate: 7000-10000 |
Nil |
|
|
27 |
A RARE PAIR OF LONG CEREMONIAL BANNERS, PROBABLY MONGOLIAN 19TH CENTURY
of brocaded Chinese silk, each comprising a cylindrical canopy formed of a broad blue band between a pair of red and yellow bands, carrying twenty streamers in the colours of the Five Elements, with silk tassels and brass finials, woven throughout with lotus flowers and foliage enriched with silver thread, and lined with blue cotton
204.5cm; 80 1/2in high
(2)
The five elements theory was introduced from China along with feng-shui and astrological practices. The colours of the five elements are as follows, green for Wood, red for Fire, yellow for Earth, blue for Water, and white for Metal. This type of canopy was principally used in the palaces of important Lamas and in major temples.
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
200 |
28 |
A MALAYSIAN DAGGER (BADE BADE) AND THREE FURTHER EASTERN DAGGERS
the first with curved slender pattern-welded blade, carved horn hilt decorated with characteristic designs, fitted at the base with a silver ferrule, in its wooden scabbard with engraved silver locket and chape, and fitted at the top with a carved horn mount en suite with the hilt; the second Japanese, of kozuka form, the grip signed on one side and inset with a slender silver plaque on the other; the third with fullered polished steel blade, and ivory grip inset with brass nails, and the fourth with blade of kindjal form and the hilt formed of contrasting discs of horn and bone
the first: 20cm; 8in blade
(4)
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
550 |
29 |
A MALAYSIAN BADE BADE; THREE KRIS, AND TWO FURTHER DAGGERS, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
the first with single-edged blade (pitted), silver ferrule, and finely carved wooden grip, in its wooden scabbard, with characteristic upper mount carved en suite and the remaining surface encased in embossed silver; the kris each with pattern-welded blade, wooden grip carved with an upper and a lower panel filled with traditional ornament, in its scabbard; a bone-hilted dagger, probably Caucasian, and a further dagger
the first: 19cm; 7 1/2in
(6)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
240 |
30 |
AN AYDA KATTI, MALABAR, 19TH CENTURY
with characteristic broad flat blade sparsely engraved along the back-edge, engraved brass hilt decorated with bold scrolls of foliage, ivory grip inset with engraved brass rondels (three missing) and crescent-shaped plaques, and kitE-shaped pommel fitted with a ring for suspension
56.5cm; 22 1/4in
Estimate: 150-180 |
Nil |
|
700 |
