A few examples of appraisal values for
TSUBA WAVE PATTERN

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• Five Japanese tsuba : mokume
  Five Japanese tsuba : mokume tsuba , signed 2-7/8 x 2-3/4 in.; iron tsuba, etched and carved chrysanthemums, signed, 3 x 2-7/8 in.; kinko tsuba , net pattern, 3-1/8 in., loss to one line of inlay ; copper tsuba , perforated diamond pattern, silver bound edge, 3-1/8 x 2-7/8 in.; iron tsuba , stippled, rayed pattern, 2-7/8 in., 19th century. Minor rust and pitting, copper tsuba with scratches. Property of a Charleston Lady
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• TWO JAPANESE OBJECTS, TEA POT AND
  TWO JAPANESE OBJECTS, TEA POT AND TSUBAmixed metal tsuba with design of willow trees above crashing waves, with paper descriptive label "65.14" (accessioned in 1964), 3-1/8 in.; cloisonne miniature teapot with ginbari decorated swans, chrysanthemum on spout, numbered in red "75.4" (accessioned in 1975), 4 in. Provenance: Charles M. Blackmon Collection, South Carolina; Property from a Southern Institution Condition: tsuba with minute scratching, bronze reinforcement to nakago-ana and hitsu; associated lid, patination
• Six Japanese iron tsuba , all
  Six Japanese iron tsuba , all with carved elements: kinko tsuba , four lobed with heart shaped perforations, mountain landscape with waterfall and river, signed, 2-5/8 x 2-1/2 in.; kinko tsuba , prunus branch on bark-textured ground, signed, 2-7/8 x 2-3/4 in.; kinko tsuba , pair of phoenixes, verso with dragon, 3 x 2-3/4 in.; kinko tsuba , mountain landscape with pavilions at river, verso with boat, 2-3/4 x 2-5/8 in.; kinko tsuba , quatrefoil shape, shimenara (shinto rope) tied around rocks in sea, 2-1/2 x 2-1/4 in.; iron tsuba , elements from the Noh play Dojoji , 2 x 1-7/8 in., 19th century. Minor rust and pitting, wear to gilt. Property of a Charleston Lady
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• A Group of Four Japanese Iron Tsuba
  A Group of Four Japanese Iron Tsuba three examples having metal inlaid decoration and one having molded decoration in relief of various flowers and leaves. Width 3 1/4 inches.
• 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
• 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)
• 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
• A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE MIXED
  A COLLECTION OF JAPANESE MIXED METAL TSUBAS Edo period (1615-1868), impressive collection of three well sword fittings tsubas finely decorated in mixed metals, largest in reticulated fashion with a mountain, pine trees, flora, a figure with river below highlighted in gilt, the second with bamboo stalk, a crab, and perhaps the moon with highlights in gilt, and the third with a demon oni running over swirling clouds, scarf billowing above.
• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 group of various Japanese
  A group of various Japanese metalworks including two tsuba, three ojime beads, one minuke and one miniature container
• Two Japanese Iron Tsuba EDO PERIOD,
  Two Japanese Iron Tsuba EDO PERIOD, 18TH-19TH CENTURY the first of rounded, rectangular form, inlaid in gold and silver depicting a seated fisher man holding a large fish and a fishing rod underneath tree, signed Shoami ???; the other of oval form, decorated with openworked leaves, signed ??? ??. Length of larger 3 in., 7.7 cm. Property from the Estate of W.M. Bogdanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida
• 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 iron kinko tsuba ,
  Japanese iron kinko tsuba , quatrefoil shape, riverbank with three cranes among reeds, signature to left of middle opening, left opening filled and decorated with rain pattern, verso with rock and reeds in water, 19th century, 3 x 2-3/4 in. Corrosion mostly to leaves of reeds, some loss to silver and gold plate, minor rust. Private Collection, Sarasota, Florida
• Five Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY
  Five Iron Tsuba 19TH CENTURY comprising a mokko-form example with bronze inlays showing three butterflies, a circular form example cast to show a pair of dragon-fish, signed Shyutoku ???, an octagonal form example with plain sides, two circular reticulated examples. Largest 3 3/8 in., 8.5 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• Two Iron Tsuba EDO PERIOD
  Two Iron Tsuba EDO PERIOD (1600-1868) each of almost circular form, the first a mixed-metal inlaid example, signed tadatsugu, ??; the second with reticulated decoration, signed Masatsune, ??. Length of larger 2 13/16 in., 7.14 cm.