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SAMURAI SWORD

• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD, 20TH C.Japanese
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD, 20TH C.Japanese samurai sword, 20th c., blade - 27" l. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• TWO DECORATIVE SAMURAI SWORDS Two decorative
  TWO DECORATIVE SAMURAI SWORDS Two decorative samurai swords
• L. Malpass framed gouache of Japanese
  L. Malpass framed gouache of Japanese figures with samurai swords mounted in ornate gilt decorated frame. 27.5" x 21.5" ss / 39" x 33" oa Condition: Losses to frame, not examined out of frame.
• TWO DECORATIVE SAMURAI SWORDS & STAND
  TWO DECORATIVE SAMURAI SWORDS & STAND Modern; the longer sword is 41 in. L. overall.
• JAPANESE WW2 SAMURAI SWORD WITH SIGNED
  JAPANESE WW2 SAMURAI SWORD WITH SIGNED TANG Sword in a brown lightweight lacquered wood (?) scabbard. Overall length 39.75", scabbard 29.25", blade to tsuba 27.5", tsuba to end of handle 10.25". From a Queens NY estate. Dimensions: 39.5" Condition: Light scratches.
• JAPANESE WW2 SAMURAI SWORD IN SCABBARD
  JAPANESE WW2 SAMURAI SWORD IN SCABBARD Sword in a metal scabbard. Overall length 39.25", scabbard 29", blade to tsuba 27", tsuba to end of handle 10". Signed on the blade collar / Habaki. From a Queens NY estate. Dimensions: 39.5" Condition: Good, light scratches.
• SIGNED JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD WITH LEATHER
  SIGNED JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD WITH LEATHER SAYA. A Japanese samurai sword with a leather wrapped saya. This sword features a approx. 24 .50" signed Hizen Nokuni Ju cut down blade, copper? habaki, (3) copper? seppa (washers), (1) leather seppa (washer), copper? fuchi, white metal? tsuba, same (ray skin) wrap, bamboo mekugi, leather kashira (pommel), leather wrapped saya (scabbard), damaged leather hanger with snaps, and a leather wrapped metal hanger. From a Hastings On Hudson NY estate. Dimensions: blade measures approx. 24.50" in length. Condition: Hilt is is damaged. Hilt is void of ito (hilt wrap) and kashira (pommel). Blade exhibits (2) mekugi-ana (rivet holes). Blade appears to have been cut down.
• TWO JAPANESE KATANA SWORDS WITH SIGNED
  TWO JAPANESE KATANA SWORDS WITH SIGNED DAMASCENE BLADES Two Japanese katana swords with signed damascene blades: the first with a wrapped hilt with copper sword mounts depicting samurai sword sparring, a faux snake skin scabbard, overall 41"l; the second with a painted leather hilt with applied floral medallions and painted scabbard, overall 44"l
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD. Japanese sword
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD. Japanese sword with copper guard, fabric and brass handle, with wooden scabbard. Sword 38”L.
• ANTIQUE SIGNED SAMURAI KATANA SWORD.
  ANTIQUE SIGNED SAMURAI KATANA SWORD. An antique Japanese Samurai sword/katana with signed tang, bronze tsuba and she green handle in original lacquered scabbard, sword 34”L.
• ANTIQUE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD.Antique
  ANTIQUE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD.Antique Japanese Samurai Sword. With Japanese Edo Period Iron Tsuba having relief carving bronze inlay of a tiger in a bamboo forest. 26-3/4" unmarked blade, 33" overall to end of tang. Condition: : Fair, handle is incomplete, tsuba shows pitting, blade is good with scattered rust blemishes. Wood scabbard shows wear and losses. Condition: Condition: : Fair, handle is incomplete, tsuba shows pitting, blade is good with scattered rust blemishes. Wood scabbard shows wear and losses.
• TWO DECORATIVE SAMURAI SWORDSDESCRIPTION:
  TWO DECORATIVE SAMURAI SWORDSDESCRIPTION: Two decorative Japanese samurai swords, with stainless steel blades and lacquered sheaths. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS: L. 27" , L. 41.5" CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• ANTIQUE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDDESCRIPTION:
  ANTIQUE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDDESCRIPTION: An antique Japanese samurai sword with bronze floral motif guard. Characters on handle side of blade. CIRCA: 19th - 20th Ct. ORIGIN:Japan  DIMENSIONS: L:22" x W:1" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD W/ WOODEN STANDDESCRIPTION:
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD W/ WOODEN STANDDESCRIPTION: Antique Japanese Katana Samurai Sword with Wooden Stand CIRCA: 19th Century ORIGIN: Japan DIMENSIONS: With stand H: 8 " W: 37 " CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• A JAPANESE TANTO SWORDDESCRIPTION: A
  A JAPANESE TANTO SWORDDESCRIPTION: A Japanese Tanto Sword. This samurai sword knife is designed with carved scabbard and saya depicting japanese figural motifs. Sword includes sword wood display. CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: Japan. DIMENSIONS: Sword is L: 18" W: " D: ". Blade is L: 11 1/2". Display is W: 13 1/2" H: 12 1/4" D: 5 1/2". CONDITION: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• THREE ANTIQUE BLADED WEAPONS SWORDS
  THREE ANTIQUE BLADED WEAPONS SWORDS AND BAYONETA lot of three antique bladed weapons. To include: One bayonet dated 1874 One Samurai sword One U.S. foot artillery sword with Roman style hilt
• CARVED BONE SAMURAI SWORDAn early Twentieth
  CARVED BONE SAMURAI SWORDAn early Twentieth Century carved bone Samurai sword. Measures 30" long.
• KANBUN ERA YUKIHIRO SAMURAI SWORD W/
  KANBUN ERA YUKIHIRO SAMURAI SWORD W/ AUTHENTICATIONJapanese Kanbun-Shinto period (1658 -1683) samurai sword made by 1st generation Yukihiro in the Hizen province. Iron Maru Gata tsuba with engraved landscape decoration. Bronze engraved endcap and collar, both having engraved wave decoration. Black lacquered saya or scabbard and partially bound ray skin handle. Inscribed on the tang. Examined in May 1950 and authenticated by Hakushi Inamu. Framed authenticity certificate included (24 3/4" H x 20 3/4" W). Blade measures 30 3/4" L. 41 1/2" total length. Biography: (Courtesy The Japanese Sword Society of Canada): Yukihiro, born 1617, son of Yoshinobu,younger brother of 1st generation Masahiro, and grandson of 1st generation Tadayoshi. He received his "Dewa Daijo" title in 1648. and "Nokami" in 1663. In 1650 Yukihiro traveled to Nagasaki to study Dutch forging techniques with Tanenaga and Hisatsugu. It is assumed the Yukihiro also studied the Ichimonji technique in Edo with Noriyoshi. Yukihiro became the retained smith of the Nabeshima clan and moved to Nagase. He also lived in Hiroshima for a time and studied with Morifusa. Yukihiro died in 1683 - 3rd year of Tenna. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: One inconspicuous blade edge nick, approximately 8" down from tip measuring 1/16" x 1/64". Cord wrapping on handle partially missing.
• JAPANESE KABUKI AND EMPEROR DOLLS W/
  JAPANESE KABUKI AND EMPEROR DOLLS W/ ACCOUTREMENTS1st item: Japanese Kabuki Theater Warrior doll, painted composite figure, wearing silk robes and Samurai Sword, with additional elaborate and finely detailed silk and leather warrior costume including brass and leather helmet, quiver with arrows and painted shin guards, shoes and additional sword with gilt dragon. Doll 13" H. Comes with a custom wood and glass octagonal showcase approx. 20" H, possibly original, which can be disassembled for shipping. 2nd and 3rd item: Emperor and Empress festival doll figures, with painted composite faces and finely detailed silk robes and fringed sashes, 6 1/2" H, each housed in a glass dome with removable wood stand, 7 1/2" H. All Meiji period, Circa 1900-1910. Provenance: Private Nashville collection; acquired by consignor's parents-in-law while they were working in Japan shortly after World War II. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: Kabuki doll: light grime and scratch to face, 2 fingers re-glued, one finger chipped; other hand has small hairline, both legs with hairlines, one foot reglued and the other chipped; costumes in good condition. Emperor and Empress Dolls: Emperor has 1/4" chip to head, both dolls with fine hairlines to head, light wear and fading to robes, some chipping to paint on feet. One glass dome with break to lower half.
• MISCELLANEOUS LOT OF MAGIC PROPS. AMERICAN
  MISCELLANEOUS LOT OF MAGIC PROPS. AMERICAN AND IMPORTED...Miscellaneous Lot of Magic Props. American and Imported, ca. 1940s Ð 2000s. Over fifty pieces, including Card Star; Change Bag; Hippity-Hop Rabbits; Vanishing Coke Bottle; Passe Passe Bottles; Lota Bowl; Appearing Samurai Sword; various tabletops and bases including a P&L base; close-up pads; Botania; Cornelius FISM Flash; Ever Filling Glass; and much more. Most items contemporary and in good to very good condition, some with instructions.
• SAMURAI SWORD KATANA IN CIVILIAN MOUNTS,
  SAMURAI SWORD KATANA IN CIVILIAN MOUNTS, WITH SURRENDER...A very fine and interesting civilian katana, with a very fine blade, a very early tsuba, and ornate mounts. The blade has fullers on both sides, and a cloudy hamon that is exceptionally clear. The blade is in an excellent state of polish. The tsuba is iron, with leaf shaped but outs, as well as a cut out for the side knife, which is present. The mounts are apparently blackened iron with gilded highlights. The grip wrap appears to be silk, and the menuki may be seated human figures. The scabbard is lacquered wood, with a black cloth strap. The tang is longer than usual, and has two holes in it, so the blade has almost certainly been remounted in the past. There are extensive inscriptions on the tang. Dimensions: The blade is 27 inches long, and the sword is 41.25 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Excellent. The tsuba is loose, but could be tightened by rearranging the sepa. There are two very small lines of black rust on the blade, but they are difficult to even see. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• JAPANESE TEA CABINET (CHATANZU) MOUNTED
  JAPANESE TEA CABINET (CHATANZU) MOUNTED WITH SAMURAI SW...Japanese Tea Cabinet (Chatanzu) Mounted with Samurai Sword Fittings (Menuki), Meiji Period, circa 1880, completely encrusted with 101 very fine 19 th century Menuki (decorative applications to sword hilts for a better grip) , the small cabinet fitted with an arrangement of various sized drawers and doors. Six small Menuki lacking. Height 24 in. Width 23 ½ in. Depth 9 in. Condition: Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
• JAPANESE KATANA SAMURAI SWORD HAVING
  JAPANESE KATANA SAMURAI SWORD HAVING WRAPPED CLOTH HAND...Japanese Katana Samurai Sword having wrapped cloth handle, gold inlaid Tsuba and remnants of lacquered sheath now carved in wrapped, two small cracks. length 39 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• SIX PIECE GROUP OF BRASS AND BONE PAGE
  SIX PIECE GROUP OF BRASS AND BONE PAGE TURNERS, ONE BRA...Six Piece Group of Brass and Bone Page Turners, one brass in the form of a samurai sword with hand, longest 15 1/2 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• EARLY JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDEarly Japanese
  EARLY JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDEarly Japanese Samurai Sword, having wood Tsuka handle along with a woven Saya sheath, total length 20 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• EARLY JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDEarly Japanese
  EARLY JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDEarly Japanese Samurai Sword, having lizard shagreen Tsuka handle, iron Tsuba along with a lacquer scabbard or Saya, total length 24 3/4 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDJapanese Samurai
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORDJapanese Samurai Sword, after Wakizashi, having woven Tsuka and wood saya sheath, total length 33 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• The Samurai Sword. 192 pages, plates.
  The Samurai Sword. 192 pages, plates. One of the standard references. More Information Excellent.
• 13 BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND PHOTO ALBUMS
  13 BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND PHOTO ALBUMS RELATED TOLOCAL SOUTHEASTERN, MASS. AND RHODE ISLAND MARINE HISTORY TO INCLUDE THE BOAT BUILDERS OF BRISTOL BY CARTER, 1970, GOOD CONDITION. NATHANAEL GREENE HERRESHOFF, 1848-1938, WITH TIPPED IN PHOTO OF HERRESHOFF. CAPT. NATHANAEL HERRESHOFF BY L. FRANCIS HERRESHOFF, 1953. SOUTHEAST OF NOMAN'S BY BARKER, 1948. THE PRESENTATION OF THE SAMURAI SWORD TO THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN, MASS. 1905 DARTMOUTH, WESTPORT AND ACUSHNET DIRECTORY. OLD DARTMOUTH CENTENNIAL, 1864. PHOTO ALBUM WITH COVER MISSING CONTAINING 29 PHOTOS, TIN TYPE, AND CABINET CARD TYPE RELATED TO WESTPORT POINT AND BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND. 19TH C LEATHER BOUND PHOTO ALBUM OF NEW BEDFORD FAMILIES INCLUDING CAPTAIN DAVID GIFFORD, MASTER OF THE YOUNG PHOENIX, DANIEL WEBSTER, MINERVA, CHINA AND THE MERCURY. APPROXIMATELY 46 PHOTOS, TIN AND PAPER. MEMOIR OF JOSEPH GRINNELL INSCRIBED TO JAMES ARNOLD, 1863 WITH WILLIAM ROTCH BOOKPLATE, WATER STAINING. HISTORY OF RICHARD BOURNE AND SOME OF HIS DESCENDANTS BY DYKES. MEMORANDUM WRITTEN BY WILLIAM ROTCH, 1916. THE DIARY OF SAMUEL RODMAN, 1821-1859 BY PEASE. FROM IPPOLITO COLLECTION.
• JAPANESE 15C SAMURAI SWORD1400s Japanese
  JAPANESE 15C SAMURAI SWORD1400s Japanese Muromachi period uchigatana blade, 21-1/4" long to notch. Tang drilled and threaded for attachment to what appears to be navy kyu-gunto hardware. Worn shagreen grip with some wire detachment. See images for detail. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• WORLD WAR II JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD,
  WORLD WAR II JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD, BLADE HAS BEEN REPLACED. SCABBARD WITH NICKS AND SCRATCHES. HAS AGE AND WEAR. OVERALL-38" LONGWorld War II Japanese Samurai Sword, blade has been replaced. Scabbard with nicks and scratches. Has age and wear. Overall-38" long
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD With lacquer
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD With lacquer scabbard and Shagreen handle.
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD AND SCABBARD
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD AND SCABBARD 18TH CENTURY OR EARLIER BLADE LENGTH 28". TOTAL LENGTH 40.5".JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD AND SCABBARD, 18th Century or Earlier, World War II-era mounts. Dimensions: Blade length 28". Total length 40.5".
• MINIATURE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD LETTER
  MINIATURE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD LETTER OPENER EARLY 20TH CENTURY BLADE LENGTH 6.5”. TOTAL LENGTH 10”.MINIATURE JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD LETTER OPENER, Early 20th Century, Sharkskin handle. Dimensions: Blade length 6.5". Total length 10".
• Three Japanese Carved Boxwood Figural-Form
  Three Japanese Carved Boxwood Figural-Form Netsuke 19TH CENTURY each depicting a male figure, the first examining a samurai sword, unsigned; the second a seated monk with his head raised, signed Masayuki, ??; the third kneeling, scrubbing the floor, signed Tomotani , ??. Length of longest 1 1/2 in., 3.8 cm. Property from The Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund
• UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III), FOUR
  UTAGAWA KUNISADA (TOYOKUNI III), FOUR JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS Edo period (1615-1868), includes first print from the 47 Ronin series (some foxing to print; some rubbing and wear to edges), second print of a lady wearing an elaborate kimono decorated with stream, flowers, and lanterns, standing gripping two swords with a background of autumn grasses (some rubbing and wear to edges; light toning to paper; some fading to color), third print of a man in loose robe holding a samurai sword, behind him a curtain of blue fabric with fans floating in a stream, a parcel with letter rests on the ground by his feet (foxing and discoloration throughout; some fading to color; mat with foxing and discoloration), and fourth print of two ladies kneeling while serving a lacquered floral bowl to a guest, an ikebana vase rests of the floor waiting to be filled with flowers that rest of the cloth above (foxing and discoloration; toning to paper; light fading to color), all framed with mats, not examined outside of the frame.