A few examples of appraisal values for
SHAKUDO BROOCH

• JAPANESE SHAKUDO BROOCH, 1-1/4 X
  JAPANESE SHAKUDO BROOCH, 1-1/4 X 1-3/4 INJapanese Shakudo Brooch, 1-1/4 x 1-3/4 in
• METAL MOUNTED EARTHENWARE BROOCH
  METAL MOUNTED EARTHENWARE BROOCH AND A COLLECTION OF SIX PIECES OF SHAKUDO-TYPE JEWELRYMetal Mounted Earthenware Brooch and a Collection of Six Pieces of Shakudo-Type Jewelry,
• 5pc Japanese Shakudo Buckle &
  5pc Japanese Shakudo Buckle & Brooches etc. 2'' to 4''. Includes two brooches, a kozuka handle by Hidekazu Zeshin, a figural warrior slender box, and a boy riding ox buckle (possibly by Munechika). Each work is signed by its maker. Overall excellent condition. 19th century, Meiji period.
• Antique Japanese Shakudo Fish
  Antique Japanese Shakudo Fish Brooch Estimate:$800-$1,200
• Antique Japanese Shakudo Fan Brooch
  Antique Japanese Shakudo Fan Brooch Estimate:$1,000-$1,500
• JAPANESE SHAKUDO VASE Japanese
  JAPANESE SHAKUDO VASE Japanese shakudo vase, tapered vase designed in shakudo and decorated with a long-tailed rooster perched on a plum blossom branch carved in katakiri-bori and inlaid in gold, silver and copper hira-zogan, marked, 10.75"h. Provenance: San Francisco estate.
• PAIR OF JAPANESE SHAKUDO
  PAIR OF JAPANESE SHAKUDO CUFFLINKSPair of Japanese Shakudo Cufflinks,
• Fine Japanese Shakudo Manju Netsuke
  Fine Japanese Shakudo Manju Netsuke 1.25''. Inlaid with mixed metals: gold, copper, and steel. Depicting a seated male with basket of flowers. Signed on lower edge. Excellent condition with original patina. 19th century, Edo or Meiji period.
• Japanese Edo Period Iron Daisho
  Japanese Edo Period Iron Daisho Shakudo pair of tsuba for a daisho in the Mino Goto style with polonius flowers, chrysanthemums, various vines and tendrils carved in relief and some gilt applied, with a re-enforced mimi, each tsuba with extensive calligraphy of the artist and village where they were made, circa 1800; Each L 2 3/4" (Approx.)
• Japanese kozuka 19th
  Japanese kozuka 19th century Mounted as a pin, gold zogan on shakudo-nanako, worked to show ho-ho birds. L: 4 in.
• A Japanese Shakudo Plaque The
  A Japanese Shakudo Plaque The rectangular bronze plaque measuring apprx. 3" x 1-1/2" x 3/16" thick has a panoramic landscape in relief with gold and silver inlay with a flowering garden stream and bridge low building pine trees and mountains in the distance. The reverse is cast with Japanese characters with gold pigment rubbed in for accent.
• A Japanese Parcel Gilt Decorated
  A Japanese Parcel Gilt Decorated Engraved Shakudo Flower Vase TAISHO PERIOD (CIRCA 1925) the cylindrical vase having a fitted removable copper liner, the exterior inlaid in gold, silver, copper and shibuichi showing lichen and reishi fungus emerging from rockworks with gilt bamboo behind, all underneath engraved characters from a poem, signed Mizunoe-inu no natsu nanajurokusai Hakudo Gen (by Hakudo Gen, age 76, summer, 1922), three gilded seals of the poet; vase signed Settsu Kaishozan no fumoto kokio Ryoun Moriyuki horu (carved by Ryoun Moriyuki, age 70, at the foot of Mount Kaisho, Settsu province) and sealed Moriyuki; with original box. Height 15 3/4 in., 40 cm.
• A Wakizashi Koshirae With Shakudo
  A Wakizashi Koshirae With Shakudo Fittings, Edo Period, Circa 1800 Fitted with all matching black 'shakudo' (gold and copper alloy) kodachi fittings incised with floral scrolls, from the kojiri (end cap) of the saya (sheath) to the matching fuchi-kashira on the tsuka (handle), with shakudo nail menuki, the tsuba decorated with gold paulownia flowers, the saya lacquered with pine-needle decoration overall length 26.5 in — 67.3 cm
• A Meiji period gold overlaid bronze
  A Meiji period gold overlaid bronze and silver buckle inset with shakudo work panels of Kabuki actors 3.75ins Estimate ?200-300 Some minor scratches to the surface and some slight wear to raised decoration the hook on the right hand section has either been re-soldered or replaced. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?320
• SAMURAI SHOKAI YOKOHAMA GEISHA
  SAMURAI SHOKAI YOKOHAMA GEISHA LARGE SPOON/OVERSIZED PIN BROOCH, CA. 1900'S 6 ?" x 2 ½" Large spoon elegantly sculpted as a geisha holding a parasol; with later addition of a pin transformed into an oversized fashion brooch; marked on the back. Weighs 1.65 toz.
• Pair of antique, c. 1700-1750,
  Pair of antique, c. 1700-1750, Japanese daisho tsubas in shakudo style depicting cherry blossoms falling from roof; each with gold inlay of elaborate design; includes daisho box; fine condition, age wear, surface wear; Largest L 2 3/4" (Approx.)
• Fine Japanese bronze vase, shakudo,
  Fine Japanese bronze vase, shakudo, silver and gold-wire inlaid decoration late 19th century Of cylindrical pear form, silver 'pouring' rim decoration, Petal mounted handles, good bronze body worked to show shakudo petals some e inlaid with gold-wire, drilled and rim cut. H: 8 1/2 in PROVENANCE: Private Collection, Georgia
• 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)
• MEIJI ERA SHAKUDO MIXED METAL
  MEIJI ERA SHAKUDO MIXED METAL BUTTON HOOKAntique 19th century Japanese mixed metal shakudo button or glove hook with a highly detailed owl in flight on one side and an owl on a branch silhouetted against the moon on the other. Very fine condition, with exquisite detail. Measures about 2" long.
• A Meiji period shakudo work
  A Meiji period shakudo work casket modelled as a Suji Kabuto 2.5ins Estimate ?300-400 Wear to gilding on exterior and on interior there is some wear to the silver and tarnishing. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?450
• A JAPANESE BRONZE AND SHAKUDO
  A JAPANESE BRONZE AND SHAKUDO SCULPTURAL VASEA JAPANESE BRONZE AND SHAKUDO SCULPTURAL VASE round atop a sculptural base, each side body featuring classic Meiji period of nature and interior scenes with a foliate border, with stamp underside of base; height: 35 cm (13 3/4 in.) PROVENANCE Private Collection, Westchester
• 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)
• THREE JAPANESE BRONZE SHAKUDO TSUBA
  THREE JAPANESE BRONZE SHAKUDO TSUBA EDO PERIODTHREE JAPANESE BRONZE SHAKUDO TSUBA Edo Period 1) Maru-gata with raised decoration of crayfish. Diameter 3". 2) Mokko-gata with decoration of chrysanthemum and sword on one face and chrysanthemum on the other. Length 3". 3) Naga maru-gata with raised tree decoration on one face and a flowering branch on the other. Length 3".
• 3pc Japanese Inlaid Iron Tsubas 3''
  3pc Japanese Inlaid Iron Tsubas 3'' Approx. Includes a shakudo gold and steel inlaid tsuba with the animals of the zodiac, a shakudo tsuba with rabbit and flowers, and lastly a chrysanthemum motif tsuba. Surface wear from age. 18th or 19th century, Edo period.
• A Japanese iron tsuba (Soten
  A Japanese iron tsuba (Soten School) of oval shape pierced carved and applied in silver copper and gold numone with Choryo Kosekiko and the Episode of the Passing of the Shoe signed ''Soheishi Nyudo Soten sei'' 3ins (76mm) x 2.75ins (70mm)
• A Japanese Shibishu Mixed Metals
  A Japanese Shibishu Mixed Metals Box An exquisite Japanese mixed metals lidded drop shape box with gilt highlights and a nice brown patina on bronze. The box inside is dore finished and stands on three curved feet. Depicted in fine relief birds flying over a stream and bushes of irises. Hand engraved sacred Fudziyama mountain inside on the bottom and a flower under the lid. Marked and signed on the bottom. Measures approx. 7/8"H x 1-3/4"L x 1-1/2"W.
• THREE JAPANESE BRONZE SHAKUDO TSUBA
  THREE JAPANESE BRONZE SHAKUDO TSUBA EDO PERIODTHREE JAPANESE BRONZE SHAKUDO TSUBA Edo Period 1) Naga maru-gata with decoration on both sides of two cranes under a tree. Length 3". 2) Maru-gata with decoration of a scholar on one face and a warrior on the other. Diameter 3". 3) Maru-gata with openwork scrolled design. Diameter 2.5".
• AN ARIKI NEPHRITE JADEGOLD PLATED
  AN ARIKI NEPHRITE JADEGOLD PLATED 'KIWI' BROOCH.
• A Japanese cloisonné brooch of
  A Japanese cloisonné brooch of oblong form, decorated flowers to a blue ground, 7cm x 5.5cm, cased/see illustration
• Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Shoki and
  Japanese Ivory Netsuke of Shoki and Oni Estimate:$600-$800
• A ceramic Satsuma brooch 4 x 4 cm.
  A ceramic Satsuma brooch 4 x 4 cm.
• JAPANESE SHAKUDO, GILT METAL AND
  JAPANESE SHAKUDO, GILT METAL AND WOOD MANJU 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 1".JAPANESE SHAKUDO, GILT METAL AND WOOD MANJU, 19th Century, A shishi mask peering out from a cloud. Dimensions: Length 1". Provenance: Collection of Raymond Bushell.Eldred's, August 22, 2002, Lot #1151.The Collection of Gloria and Joe Kurilecz.
• 2 Sets Japanese Shakudo Fuchi &
  2 Sets Japanese Shakudo Fuchi & Kashira 1.5'' Approx. Includes a fierce dragon and crane in flight set. No visible signatures. Dragon kashira has a cut on side. Overall excellent condition with original patina. 19th century, Edo or Meiji period.
• A JAPANESE BRONZE AND SHAKUDO
  A JAPANESE BRONZE AND SHAKUDO SCULPTURAL COVERED VESSEL...A JAPANESE BRONZE AND SHAKUDO SCULPTURAL COVERED VESSEL square with sculpted base, the body featuring various wild bird species, the cover with a rooster and hen finial, with artist stamp underside of base; height including cover: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) PROVENANCE Private Collection, Westchester
• JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF SHI SHI
  JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE OF SHI SHI Edo period. - 2 1/8 in. long.
• JAPANESE BRUTALIST BRONZE SCULPTURE
  JAPANESE BRUTALIST BRONZE SCULPTURE Sh?wa era (1926-1989), cast bronze with attractive verdigris patina, in the form of a meandering frayed vertical ribbon, the base with incised Japanese character signature in the casting.