A few examples of appraisal values for
BRASS TSUBA

• A Japanese Mixed Metals Tsuba Tsuba
  A Japanese Mixed Metals Tsuba Tsuba or sword handguard fashioned in traditional Japanese mixed metal technique of gentle quatrefoil shape featuring an aesthetically pleasing floral design highlighted with bright gold accents. Measures approx. 2-2/3"L x 2-1/3"W.
• JAPANESE GILT BRONZE TSUBA Japanese
  JAPANESE GILT BRONZE TSUBA Japanese gilt bronze tsuba, 3"w.
• Four Japanese Metal Tsuba 18TH-20TH
  Four Japanese Metal Tsuba 18TH-20TH CENTURY the first a smaller, round copper example, incised with a half a chrysanthemum flower and a leafy branch, the second a quatrefoil copper example, cast with a striding dragon above rushing waves; the third a round, reticulated brass example decorated with bamboo motif; the fourth an inlaid bronze example, showing a figure next to bamboo; unsigned. Length of largest 3 3/8 in., 8.6 cm. Property from the Estate of W.M. Bogdanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida
• Six Cast Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY
  Six Cast Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY comprising five of sukashi type, the first depicting samurai figures underneath prunus branches, with gold inlays and a brass rim, the second showing ginko leaves with gold inlays, the third and fourth decorated openworked branches, the fifth decorated with a circle of radiating leaves; the sixth in the form of a bag of Hotei; all unsigned. Largest 2 7/8 in., 7.3 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• Five Japanese iron tsuba , one with
  Five Japanese iron tsuba , one with mountain village, figures in relief with gold and copper surfaces, four with openwork floral and geometric designs, 2-1/2 in. to 3-1/4 in., all unsigned, late 19th/early 20th century.
• Two Japanese Bronze Tsuba one of
  Two Japanese Bronze Tsuba one of circular form the other scalloped both having gilt accented bird and foliate decoration. Width of largest 2 3/4 inches.
• Japanese Gold on Bronze Tsuba
  Japanese Gold on Bronze Tsuba 2-3/4'' x 2-1/2'' early
• Five Japanese tsuba : copper carved
  Five Japanese tsuba : copper carved with dragon carp, waves, 2-7/8 x 2-13/16 in., pitting, scratches ; iron quatrefoil with insects, mixed metal flowers, 2-5/8 x 2-3/8 in., rusted surface, wear to gold ; iron inlaid with phoenixes, vertical stripes, 3-1/8 in., rust and surface loss to one stripe ; iron openwork of tori gate, conifers, round with flattened end, 3 in., rusted surface, some white pigment ; iron openwork of eight mon (family crests) including Katabami, Kuki, Hineno and Hatakeyama, 2-7/8 in., rusted surface, some white pigment . Private Collection.
• JAPANESE BRONZE AND MIXED METAL
  JAPANESE BRONZE AND MIXED METAL ACCESSORIESJapanese bronze and mixed metal accessories, to include two tsuba. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• Six Japanese iron tsuba , all kinko
  Six Japanese iron tsuba , all kinko (mixed metal) tsuba , several with carved elements: grasshopper and grasses, signed 3-1/8 in.; tiger at waterfall, 3-1/4 x 3-1/8 in.; Buddhist lion at waterfall, 3-1/4 x 3 in.; "Three Friends", prunus blossoms, maple leaves, pinecones and needles, 2-7/8 in.; tea ceremony items, 2-1/2 x 2-3/8 in.; squash vine and butterfly, 2-3/4 x 2-1/2 in., 19th century. Minor rust and pitting, wear to gilt. Property of a Charleston Lady
• Five Japanese tsuba : copper carved
  Five Japanese tsuba : copper carved with dragon carp, waves, 2-7/8 x 2-13/14 in., pitting, scratches ; iron quatrefoil with insects, mixed metal flowers, 2-5/8 x 2-3/8 in., rusted surface, wear to gold ; iron inlaid with phoenixes, vertical stripes, 3-1/8 in., rust and surface loss to one stripe ; iron openwork of tori gate, conifers, round with flattened end, 3 in., rusted surface, some white pigment ; iron openwork of eight mon (family crests) including Katabami, Kuki, Hineno and Hatakeyama, 2-7/8 in., rusted surface, some white pigment . Private Collection.
• TSUBA. Japan 18th-19th century
  TSUBA. Japan 18th-19th century bronze. Textured surface with gold accented images of samurai and flying demon. 2 5/8''l.
• SIGNED JAPANESE MIXED METAL
  SIGNED JAPANESE MIXED METAL BRONZE TSUBA. Signed Japanese mixed metal bronze tsuba displaying a robed figure looking through a window, and a pine tree to the alternate side. With a 2-character mark. Tsuba has been mounted on an 18kt gold link chain with a single 18kt yellow gold ball form pendant. Further mounted on a silk necklace with (2) 14kt yellow gold ribbed ball form pendants. Necklace is its entirety weighs approx. 129.2 grams (gross). From a Somers, NY estate. Dimensions: Tsuba measures approx. 2.375" w x 2.675" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
• Japanese. metal tsubas,
  Japanese. metal tsubas, collection of ten. 19th century, iron, copper, bronze, gilding, brass. 3¼ dia in. result: $650. estimate: $600–800. Incised marks to two examples.
• EARLY JAPANESE SWORD TSUBA - 18th
  EARLY JAPANESE SWORD TSUBA - 18th c. or earlier bronze Tsuba reticulated with plum branches having gilt fruit unmarked 3 1/8'' x 2 1/2'' damaged at seppa.
• JAPANESE TSUBA MULTI-METAL
  JAPANESE TSUBA MULTI-METAL BRONZEJapanese Tsuba Multi-Metal Bronze, to include gold, silver and copper reticulated and signed, in fitted box, height 3 inches, length 2 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. Condition: Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received
• Lot of two Tsuba; one iron with
  Lot of two Tsuba; one iron with brass inlay and embossed figure, 2 3/4", the other brass with embossed mythical figures, 3".
• Four Japanese Tsubapierced bronze
  Four Japanese Tsubapierced bronze sword guards partially gilt decorated; the largest dragon form tsuba with five character mark.the largest measures 3.75 in.Some wear to gilding and some light surface rusting.
• Eight Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY
  Eight Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY comprising two circular examples with gold inlays depicting flowering trees and leafy branches, one circular example decorated with three horses, signed Bushu Ju Masatsune Saku ??? ???, a larger circular example with reticulated wheels, signed Kofu Ju Tatsutoshi ??? ??, four circular openworked examples decorated with leaf motif. Largest 3 in., 7.5 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• Eight Metal Tsuba 16TH CENTURY-19TH
  Eight Metal Tsuba 16TH CENTURY-19TH CENTURY comprising a copper example with a silvered metal inlaid dragon, signed, an iron mokko-form example with gold inlays decorated with coin and floral designs, a circular iron example with gold inlaid highlights with two ho ho birds, five cast iron examples with dragon, foliate and geometric designs, one signed Masayoshi (Kao) ??? ??. Largest 3 in., 7.5 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• Three Japanese Metal Tsuba 18TH
  Three Japanese Metal Tsuba 18TH CENTURY the first a gilt copper inset iron example, decorated with several fish, unsigned; the second a bronze example with gold and silver inlaid depicting fish above crashing waves, signed Omori Teruhide (1730-1798), with a kao, ???? (??); the third a bronze example inlaid with gold and shakudo depicting a carp, unsigned. Approximate diameter of each 3 1/8 in., 8 cm.
• A Japanese iron tsuba (Soten
  A Japanese iron tsuba (Soten School) of oval shape depicting four of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove amid rock work and bamboo trees in Marubori with copper and gold numone details and one hitsu-ana with shakudo signed ''Sosheishi Nyudo Soten saku'' 3ins (76mm) x 2.75ins (70mm)
• Two Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba 19TH
  Two Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY each of circular form, the first cast with a sinuous dragon, the second chiseled with a bull underneath flowering prunus trees, both unsigned. Length of larger 2 3/4 in., 6.5 cm.
• Four Japanese Metal Tsuba 18TH-19TH
  Four Japanese Metal Tsuba 18TH-19TH CENTURY the first a circular iron example, decorated in gold and bronze showing a rabbit underneath the moon, with chiselled clouds and waves, the rim mounted with bronze; the second an open worked iron example decorated with numerous monkeys; the third a gilt decorated shakudo example with opened worked decoration depicting an eagle tied to its perch, signed ???????; the fourth of mokko form, silvered metal nanako, inlaid with shakodu and gilt, showing birds and rockery, signed ???. Average length 8 1/2 in., 21.5 cm. Property from The Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund
• A Japanese iron tsuba (Soten
  A Japanese iron tsuba (Soten School) of ''Mokko'' form decorated in Hikone-Bori with copper silver and gold numone details depicting five figures amid rocks and bamboo signed ''Yudo Soten saku'' 3ins (76mm) x 2.75ins (70mm)
• A Japanese Iron Tsuba 19th Century
  A Japanese Iron Tsuba 19th Century with gilt metal stand. Height 3 x width 2 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of L. Harrison Bernbaum, Chicago, Illinois
• (LOT OF 3) JAPANESE BRONZE TSUBA
  (LOT OF 3) JAPANESE BRONZE TSUBA (lot of 3) Japanese bronze tsuba, largest 2.5"l.
• SEVEN SWORD FITTINGS. Japan
  SEVEN SWORD FITTINGS. Japan probably 19th century. Six tsuba: one copper one brass and the rest iron (two with gilt accents). Together with a gilt butt cap.
• Six Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY
  Six Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY comprising a mokko-form example with mixed metal inlays showing floral sprigs, a circular example with gold inlays with large leaves, a square example with minor gold inlays and with geometric design, three reticulated examples, the first decorated with butterflies, the second and third with floral motifs, one signed tadatsugu ??. Largest 3 in., 7.5 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• (LOT OF 3) JAPANESE GILT BRONZE
  (LOT OF 3) JAPANESE GILT BRONZE TSUBA (lot of 3) Japanese gilt bronze tsuba, widest 3.25".
• Seven Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY
  Seven Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY comprising three examples with gold inlays, the first decorated with floral roundels, the second showing a ho ho bird underneath leafy branches, the third with elongated leaves, signed Choshu Hagi ju Masakata ???? ??, one example with mixed metal inlays decorated with a flying crane above a lotus pond, three reticulated examples decorated with leaves and tides. Largest 3 in., 7.5 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• Very fine Japanese tsuba, fuchi ,
  Very fine Japanese tsuba, fuchi , both kinko (mixed metal): Goto school tsuba, dragons among clouds on a beaded ground, five-character signature, 3 x 2-3/4 in., with appraisal from Paul Haig; fuchi, finely executed design from Battle of Ujigawa, Takatsuna mounted on Ikezuki mid river, bridge supports verso, 1-1/2 x 1-3/8 in., 19th century. Very minor wear, excellent condition. Purchased from Paul Haig; Private Collection
• Two Metal Tsuba 19TH CENTURY the
  Two Metal Tsuba 19TH CENTURY the first a shinchu example with gold inlays showing a sinuous dragon, signed Hirado no ju Kunishage (Kao) ??? ??; the second an iron example with bronze inlays, showing a fisherman, unsigned. Largest 3 3/8 in., 8.5 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• Two Japanese Mixed Metal Inlaid
  Two Japanese Mixed Metal Inlaid Tsuba EDO PERIOD, 18TH/19TH CENTURY the first an iron example, of rectangular form, inlaid in gold and bronze showing leafy vines and a spider web, signed; the second a bronze example, of quatrefoil form, inlaid in gilt bronze showing leafy branches, unsigned. Length of larger 3 in., 7.7 cm. Property from the Estate of W.M. Bogdanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida
• Japanese. metal tsubas,
  Japanese. metal tsubas, collection of ten. 19th century, iron, copper, gilding, bronze. 3½ dia in. result: $585. estimate: $600–800. Incised marks to three examples.
• ANTIQUE JAPANESE MIXED METAL
  ANTIQUE JAPANESE MIXED METAL TSUBA - Antique Japanese tsuba perhaps Edo period of unusual rectangular form with inlaid silver and gold depicting clouds and the sea with a central crenellated form suggesting battlements. The mitered edges folded ba