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A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
with slightly curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, rounded nakago-jiri, shaped iron tsuba, gilt fuchi and kashira, a single gilt menuki, in its lacquered saya with gilt mounts
71cm; 28in blade
The signature reads, 'Seki ju Bicchu Hidekiyo kore saku'.
Estimate: 1200-1800 |
Nil |
|
2600 |
2 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 19TH CENTURY
with slightly curved blade with wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, regulation tsuba, horn fuchi and kabuto-gane, in its saya
66.5cm; 26 1/4in blade
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
700 |
3 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 19TH CENTURY
with slightly curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, plain iron tsuba, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip with seashell menuki, in its saya
64.5cm; 25 1/2in blade
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
600 |
4 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
with slightly curved blade, plain tang pierced with two mekugi-ana, iron tsuba pierced and chiselled with foliage, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip, in its saya, expertly repolished
67.2cm; 26 1/2in blade
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
650 |
5 |
TWO JAPANESE SHORTSWORDS (WAKIZASHI) AND THREE TSUBA, 19TH CENTURY
the first with slightly curved single-edged blade, plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, iron tsuba cast with scrolls and a dragon, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip, in its saya (worn throughout); the second with curved single-edged blade, signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, plain iron tsuba, fabric-bound lacquered grip, in its lacquered saya (worn throughout); and a cast and chiselled tsuba, signed, and decorated with scrolls and a dragon, and two further cast tsuba
the first: 31cm; 12 1/4in blade
(5)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
180 |
6 |
A W.W.II JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA) AND A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), PROBABLY W.W.II
the first with slightly curved blade, plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, regulation mounts, in its saya; and the second with curved single-edged blade, signed tang pierced with two mekugi-ana, iron tsuba, fabric-bound grip with later brass mounts of regulation type, in its saya
the first: 63cm; 24 3/4in blade
(2)
Estimate: 450-650 |
Nil |
|
500 |
7 |
A W.W.II JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
with slightly curved single-edged blade, plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, iron tsuba, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip, in its saya with later leather covering
66.5cm; 26 1/4in blade
Estimate: 100-150 |
Nil |
|
120 |
8 |
A W.W.II JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
with slightly curved fullered repolished blade, signed tang pierced with a single mekugo-ana, iron tsuba chiselled with a goat within a wooden landscape enriched with soft metals, fabric-bound sharskin-covered grip, in its saya
68cm; 26 3/4in blade
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
950 |
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A W.W.II JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
with slightly curved single-edged blade (small chips) with traces of a wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with three holes, regulation mounts, in its fishskin-covered saya
70.5cm; 27 3/4in blade
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
10 |
A W.W.II JAPANESE N.C.O.'S SWORD (KATANA), NO. 50318 AND A W.W.II JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
the first with curved fullered numbered blade, regulation brass tsuba in its numbered saya; and the second with slightly curved blade with wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, regulation mounts, in its saya
the first 68cm; 26 3/4in blade
(2)
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
500 |
11 |
A W.W.II JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA) AND A W.W.II JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
the first with curved single-edged blade, signed tang pierced with two mekugi-ana, copper tsuba, and rebound grip, in its regulation saya; and the second with curved single-edged blade, etched brass tsuba, sharkskin grip with silk covering (torn), in its leather saya
the first: 66.5cm; 26 1/4in blade
(2)
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
280 |
12 |
A W.W.II JAPANESE CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, NO. 50777; A W.W.II JAPANESE CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE; AND A W.W.II JAPANESE POLICE OFFICER'S PARADE SABRE
each in its scabbard
the first: 77.5cm; 30 1/2in blade
(3)
Estimate: 350-450 |
Nil |
|
400 |
13 |
A W.W.II JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER'S PARADE SABRE; A W.W. II JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER'S PARADE SABRE; A W.W.II JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER'S PARADE SABRE; AND A W.W.II JAPANESE CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, NO. 37864
the first in its scabbard; the second with gilt-hilt with folding side-guard, in its polished leather scabbard with gilt-brass mounts; the third with later hilt including a mon, in its scabbard (locket missing); and the fourth in its scabbard
the first: 79cm; 31 1/8in blade
(4)
Estimate: 450-650 |
Nil |
|
750 |
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A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 17TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, ubu nakago, iron tsuba pierced with a shrimp design, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip with hatched brass fuchi and kabuto-gane, a pair of gilt menuki, in a lacquered saya
69.7cm; 27 1/2in blade
Provenance
The R. C. Boyle Collection
The signature reads 'Chikugo no kami Fujiwara Kanenori'
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
3000 |
15 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 17TH/18TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with traces of a wavy hamon, plain tang pierced with four mekugi-ana, near square nakago-jiri, mokko form shakudo nanako tsuba decorated with lions and flowers in high relief, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip, plain brass fuchi lacquered kabuto-gane, a pair of gilt crab menuki, in a lacquered saya
70.5cm; 27 3/4in blade
Estimate: 1500-2000 |
Nil |
|
1400 |
16 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), PROBABLY 17TH/18TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon and a sharp kissaki (very small chips, areas of minor staining), signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, shaped nakago-jiri, pierced iron tsuba decorated with flowers in soft metal, leather-bound sharkskin-covered grip with iron fuchi and kabuto-gane, soft metal menuki, in a lacquered saya
75cm; 29 1/2in blade
The signature reads 'Ecchu no kami Masanobu'.
Estimate: 1500-2000 |
Nil |
|
2800 |
17 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 18TH CENTURY WITH 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY MOUNTS
with curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon (chips to one area of the edge), plain tang pierced with five mekugi-ana, suriage nakago, Mino style shakudo nanako tsuba decorated with sprays of foliage and flowers, sharkskin-covered grip with fuchi decorated with gilt horses, in a lacquered saya
62.5cm; 24 5/8in blade
Estimate: 1500-2000 |
Nil |
|
1900 |
18 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, ubu nakago, iron tsuba decorated with recessed scenes in soft metal, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip with fuchi, kabuto-gane and a pair of menuki, in a polychrome lacquered saya
74cm; 29 1/4in blade
The signature reads 'Kunisuke saku'.
Estimate: 1500-2000 |
Nil |
|
1700 |
19 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, ubu nakago, Mino style tsuba decorated with gilt flowers and birds on a punched ground, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip with fuchi and kashira decorated with gilt warriors, a pair of menuki formed as bows, in a saya lacquered in imitation of grass seed
72cm; 28 3/8in blade
Estimate: 1200-1500 |
Nil |
|
2800 |
20 |
A JAPANESE KATANA AND WAKIZASHI MOUNTED AS A DAISHO, 18TH CENTURY
the katana with slightly curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon (one small chip), plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, rounded nakago-jiri pierced parcel gilt iron Soten school tsuba decorated with a Samurai in a stylised landscape, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip with chiselled and gilt fuchi and kashira, a pair of gilt menuki formed as kabuto, in a lacquered saya decorated with foliage and a warrior; the wakizashi with slightly curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, angular nakago-jiri, parcel-gilt iron tsuba pierced with figurative designs, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip, chiselled and gilt fuchi and kabuto-gane decorated with flowers and foliage, and a pair of soft metal menuki, in a lacquered saya decorated with foliage
the katana: 61.5cm; 24 1/4in blade
the wakizashi: 45cm; 17 3/4in blade
(2)
Estimate: 2500-3500 |
Nil |
|
7000 |
21 |
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 |
|
2000 |
22 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 18TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, shaped nakago-jiri, and regulation tsuba, grip and saya
67.5cm; 26 5/8in blade
The signature reads 'Kanetsune'.
Estimate: 800-1000 |
Nil |
|
850 |
23 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), DATED 1861
with curved single-edged blade with straight hamon (the tip with a very small chip), signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, rounded nakago-jiri, iron tsuba formed as a fruit enriched with gilding, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip (binding loose), plain brass fuchi and kabuto-gane, and a single dragon menuki, in a lacquered tachi saya decorated with brass Tokugawa mon
67cm; 26 3/8in blade
The signature reads 'Setsuyo ju Gassan Sadayoshi zo', dated 'Bunkyu gannen' (1861).
Estimate: 1500-2000 |
Nil |
|
3200 |
24 |
A W.W.II JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)
with earlier curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, rounded nakago-jiri, and earlier iron tsuba, grip and saya of regulation type
69cm; 27 1/4in blade
The signature reads, 'Noshu Sekiju Kanetoki saku'.
Estimate: 800-1000 |
Nil |
|
750 |
25 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 17TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, curved nakago-jiri, with a fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip, in a regulation saya
71.5cm; 28 1/4in blade
The signature reads, 'Oite Settsu Tatara Nagayuki zo'.
Estimate: 1500-2000 |
Nil |
|
1300 |
26 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 17TH/18TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with traces of near straight hamon and two fullers running into the tang, plain tang pierced with a pair of mekugi-ana, slightly curved nakago-jiri, with a fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip, in a regulation saya
68.5cm; 27in blade
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
1200 |
27 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 17TH CENTURY AND A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 18TH CENTURY
the first with slightly curved single-edged blade with traces of a wavy hamon, plain tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, rounded nakago-jiri, iron tsuba, in a military saya; and the second with slightly curved single-edged blade with traces of hamon, plain tang pierced with two mekugi-ana (a third filled), angular nakago-jiri, in a saya
the first 60.5cm; 23 7/8in blade
(2)
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
650 |
28 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 18TH CENTURY; AND A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 17TH CENTURY
the first, with curved single-edged blade (patinated and chipped), tang incised with a single character, 'Ko' [?] and pierced with two mekugi-ana, and straight nakago-jiri; and the second with curved single-edged blade (the tip reground), plain tang (worn) pierced with a single mekugi-ana, straight nakago-jiri, in a shira saya
the first 63cm; 24 3/4in blade
(2)
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
220 |
29 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 15TH/16TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon (expertly repolished), plain ko-gissaki tang pierced with a single mekugi-ana, straight nakago-jiri, in a shira saya
67.5cm; 26 5/8in blade
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
1800 |
30 |
A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA), 15TH CENTURY
with slightly curved single-edged blade with straight hamon, a long very slender fuller and a shorter broad fuller, plain tang pierced with four mekugi-ana (shortened nakago-jiri), in a shira saya
65cm; 25 5/8in blade
Estimate: 1200-1800 |
Nil |
|
1200 |
