A few examples of appraisal values for
TSUBA

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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
• A Collection of Seven Japanese
  A Collection of Seven Japanese Tsuba comprising an example with gilt figures in a thunderstorm a bat hovering over a field gilt grapes with vines and four others. Diameter of largest 3 5/8 inches.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 2 JAPANESE TSUBA, 19TH C.
  2 JAPANESE TSUBA, 19TH C. Japanese ,two shakudo tsuba with iroe takazogan on a nanako ground, with 2 four clawed ferocious flying dragons chasing a flaming pearl carved to the surface and a mythical beast with long tail carved to the reverse side, other carved to the surface with a scenery of rocky mountains, houses and birds H: 3.4"(8.7cm) D: 3.1"(8cm) H: 2.9"(7.4cm) D: 2.7"(6.9cm) Condition: in good condition, with minor bronze surface wear
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• SIGNED JAPANESE TSUBA WITH NATURE
  SIGNED JAPANESE TSUBA WITH NATURE MOTIF Japanese mixed metal iron tsuba with raised plant, water, clouds, and sun decoration, signed. 2.875" H x 2.675" W.
• A group of various Japanese
  A group of various Japanese metalworks including two tsuba, three ojime beads, one minuke and one miniature container
• 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 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
• JAPANESE GILT BRONZE TSUBA Japanese
  JAPANESE GILT BRONZE TSUBA Japanese gilt bronze tsuba, 3"w.
• Two Japanese tsuba 19th century the
  Two Japanese tsuba 19th century the first oval of sentoku with gold overlay cast and pierced with scholars amid gnarled trees 2.75in. and a shibuichi and gilt decorated tsuba cast in relief with a phoenix and foliage 2.25in. Estimate ?150-200 Sentoku tsuba has small casting cracks around blade aperture general tiny dents and scratches around edge. Shibuichi tsuba has tiny nicks and dents. FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK 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 ?240
• 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.
• JAPANESE DECORATIVE ARTSJapanese
  JAPANESE DECORATIVE ARTSJapanese decorative arts including mixed metal tsuba, cloisonne, etc. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• 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
• JAPANESE SWORD TSUBA IN BOX Iron
  JAPANESE SWORD TSUBA IN BOX Iron and Gold Tsuba or hilt depicting sparrows in flight, along with a pair of bronze seppa, or spacers, in a wooden box with signed label, wrapped in signed silk cloth, 2 3/4" x 2 1/2". Light corrosion.
• 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.
• THREE JAPANESE METALWARE
  THREE JAPANESE METALWARE OBJECTSThree Japanese metalware objectsComprising a tsuba, a mixed metal buckle and a small model of a frog.diameter of tsuba 3in (7.5cm) Provenance:The Collection of Fritz & Lucy Jewett, San Francisco, Cali
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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)
• 3 Oriental Tsuba's from Samari
  3 Oriental Tsuba's from Samari Swords all in very good condition from the Edo Period 2 3/4''
• JAPANESE GILT METAL TSUBA
  JAPANESE GILT METAL TSUBA Japanese gilt metal tsuba, width: 3".