A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A WAKIZASHI (COMPANION SWORD)Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) finished in ishimeji-style textured black lacquer with two series of seven, five, and three circumferential rings of polished black lacquer; the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin) with green silk wrapping in lozenge pattern; the menuki (hilt grips) shibuichi, copper, and gold, in the form of flying birds; the fuchigashira (hilt collar and pommel) shibuichi with gold, chiselled in relief with a rustic dwelling, pine, and cherry trees; the kozuka (scabbard knife) and kurigata (cord runner) of the same materials and techniques, the kozuka with hagi (bush clover) and bamboo, the kurigata with birds and waves; the tsuba (hand guard) shakudo with gold and silver, inlaid and chiselled with distant temple or shrine buildings, a stream, and a fulling block and pestle; the fuchigashira, tsuba, and kozuka all signed Omori Teruhiko with a kao (Haynes 09570, early 19th century); a silver fitting in the form of a group of horses toward the end of the scabbard; the uragawara (fitting to the base of the kozuka) missing; held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a silk storage bag. 63.3cm (24 15/16in) long. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A WAKIZASHI (COMPANION SWORD)Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) finished in matt grey and polished black lacquer with a mass of crows over a ribbed pattern; the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin) with brown silk wrapping in lozenge pattern; the kashira (hilt pommel) shibuichi, chiselled in relief with waves; the fuchi (hilt collar) shakudo nanako with gold, chiselled in relief with dragons; the menuki (hilt grips) gold, each in the form of a dragon; the kurigata (cord runner) copper with shakudo and gold, chiselled in relief with a spider catching an insect; the kozuka (scabbard knife) shakudo nanako within a gilt metal nekogaki (striated) frame inlaid in gold and chiselled in relief with a dragon roundel mounted on a pole; the kojiri lacquered horn carved with curvilinear patterns; held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a cotton storage bag. 55.5cm (21 7/8in) long. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A WAKIZASHI (COMPANION SWORD)Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) covered in partially patinated sheet silver chiselled with butterfly motifs; the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin); the fuchigashira (hilt collar and pommel), tsuba (hand guard), koiguchi (fitting to the mouth of the scabbard), kozuka (scabbard knife), uragawara (fitting to the base of the kozuka slot), and kurigata (cord runner), all shibuichi migakiji, all except the uragawara chiselled in relief with butterfly motifs, the kozuka signed Toshikata saku (probably Haynes 10391); held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a silk brocade storage bag. 58.6cm (23 1/16in) long. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A WAKIZASHI (COMPANION SWORD)Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) and tsuka (hilt) polished rosewood, the saya plain and the tsuka carved with two rows of ribbing; the fuchigashira (hilt collar and pommel) plain brass ishimeji; the menuki (hilt grips) gilt metal in the form of a rooster, hen, and chicks; the tsuba (hand guard) plain copper, mokko (four-lobed) shape; the koiguchi (fitting to the mouth of the scabbard), uragawara (fitting to the base of the kozuka slot), kurigata (cord runner), and kojiri (butt piece) all black-lacquered, the kozuka (scabbard knife) missing; held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a silk storage bag. 53.8cm (21 3/16in) long. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A KATANA (LONG SWORD)Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) finished in black and brown lacquer, the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin) with black silk tsukamaki wrapping in lozenge pattern, the principal metal fittings comprising kashira (pommel), menuki (hilt grips), fuchi (collar), tsuba (hand guard), kurigata (cord runner) and kojiri (butt piece), the fuchigashira shakudo nanako and gold chiselled in relief with dragons and waves, signed Ichiryu Tomoyoshi (died 1858, Haynes 10192) with a kao, the menuki shakudo, shibuichi, and gold, chiselled as fish and weeds, the tsuba iron, almost circular, pierced and chiselled in relief and with gold inlay depicting dragons and waves, with signature Mito no ju Ichiryu Tomoyoshi, the kurigata shakudo, partially nanako inlaid with reisho-style characters in gold; the kojiri iron with gold overlay of cherry blossoms; held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a silk brocade storage bag. 95cm (37 7/8in) long (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A TACHI (SLUNG SWORD) IN ITOMAKI (SILK-WRAPPED) STYLEEdo period (1615-1868), mid-19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) finished in gold nashiji lacquer decorated with 13 takanoha mon (hawk's-feather crests) in gold hiramaki-e, the tsuka (hilt) and part of the scabbard covered in brown and gold silk brocade with pale brown silk tsukamaki wrapping in lozenge pattern, the principal metal fittings comprising kabutogane (pommel), menuki (hilt grips), fuchi (collar), tsuba (hand guard) of aoigata form, ashikanamono (sling fittings), semegane (scabbard ring), and sayajiri (butt piece), all of solid gold nanako chiselled in relief with takanoha mon, the scabbard wrapped between the ashikanamono with patterned silk ribbon; held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a quilted silk storage bag. 102.5cm (40 3/8in) long. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A TACHI (SLUNG SWORD) IN ITOMAKI (SILK-WRAPPED) STYLEEdo period (1615-1868), mid-19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) finished in gold nashiji lacquer without further embellishment, the tsuka (hilt) and part of the scabbard covered in blue and gold silk brocade with pale brown silk tsukamaki wrapping in lozenge pattern, the principal metal fittings comprising kabutogane (pommel), menuki (hilt grips), fuchi (collar), tsuba (hand guard) of aoigata form, ashikanamono (sling fittings), semegane (scabbard ring), and sayajiri (butt piece), all of shakudo nanako chiselled in relief and inlaid in gold with sasarindo mon (Japanese gentian crests), the menuki each in the form of three sasarindo mon; the scabbard wrapped between the ashikanamono with patterned silk ribbon; held together by a wood tsukuri blade; with a cotton storage bag. 95cm (37 3/8in) long (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) WITH A TANTO (DAGGER)Edo period (1615-1868), mid-19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) lacquered and inlaid with horizontal bands of alternating black lacquer and minute shell inlays, the tsuka (hilt) covered in dyed same (rayskin) with purple silk tsukamaki wrapping in lozenge pattern, the metal fittings comprising kashira (hilt pommel), menuki (hilt grips), fuchi (hilt collar), tsuba (sword guard), kozuka (handled knife), all of shibuichi nanako and gold or silver chiselled, inlaid with samurai or horses apart from the tsuba of a shakuko ground decorated in gold and bronze takazogan with a continuous scene of a herdsman leading an ox over a drum bridge, signed Hamano Masayuki tsukuru; the kozuka blade inscribed Nakasone Koetsu Nyudo Okisato, the kurigata (cord runner) and kojiri (butt piece) of plain black lacquer; the blade of plain shinogi-zukuri form, the tang iri-yamagata with one mekugi-ana and katte-sagari filemarks, unsigned; with a silk brocade bag. Total length: 40cm (15¾in) long; the blade: 32.8cm (12 15/16in) long. (2).Footnotes:Provenance:A French private collection.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A TANTO (DAGGER)Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe saya (scabbard) finished in polished brown-black lacquer sprinkled with hirame gold flakes, the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin) with blue silk tsukamaki wrapping in lozenge pattern, the metal fittings comprising fuchigashira (hilt collar and pommel), menuki (hilt grips), koiguchi (fitting to the mouth of the scabbard), kurigata (cord runner), and kojiri (butt piece); the fuchigashira and kurigata of plain shakudo ishimeji and gilt copper, the fuchi signed Fujito Takekatsu with a kao (for Takekatsu and the kao, compare Haynes 09383); the menuki shakudo migakiji inlaid in gold with the characters chu (loyalty) and ko (filial piety); the kojiri of copper with shakudo and gold, in the form of an Ise-ebi (spiny lobster); the kozuka (scabbard-knife) missing; the kozuka slot with signature for the lacquer decoration Yoyusai with a kao; held together by a bamboo tsukuri blade; with a cotton bag. 37.6cm (14 13/16in) long. (2).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BRASS AND WATERED STEEL DESK KNIFE AND LEATHER SCABBARDLATE 19TH CENTURYPossibly emblematic of the Americas, with Native American and entwine serpent handle, 34cm in length, the scabbard 23cm in lengthCondition Report: Some corrosion to the blade, wear and old damage to the scabbard.Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare and impressive late 19th century Chinese Jian double-edged straight sword, the blade with obvious forge marks, seven holes with copper star and circle inserts and Chinese script towards the top on both sides of the blade, with brass hilt, green shagreen handle with copper rosette to the top, with copper-clad hole to the centre and brass finial, in a shagreen hard case, with brass embellishments, length of blade approx 74cm, length of sword 96cm, length of scabbard 86cm. CONDITION REPORT: Age-related wear, discolouration to areas of the blade, more to the tip. Clear inscriptions, some small areas of wear to the shagreen handle and case. Basically good condition.
A collection of Eastern silver items,comprising a silver box, possibly Indian, with foliate repousse decoration, 11cm wide, a collection of eleven Maria Theresa thalers, seven mounted, a tallero, a similar smaller mounted coin, an Omani silver and silver gilt chain, 42cm long, a pair of Omani filled silver anklets, with chased decoration, 12.5cm wide, together with an Omani Khanjar dagger,with a curved blade,blade 15cm, total 26cm,and an Omani key,15cm long,weighable silver 22.3oztCondition ReportKnocks and wear to the anklets. Coins have punched holes, extensive rubbing and knocks throughout. Dagger with knocks, wear and surface marks. Knocks to the edge of the blade, lacking its scabbard. Chain with knocks, wear and rubbing. The box with minor knocks and wear, otherwise good order. Knocks and wear to the key.
A German Third Reich K98 Bayonet, 25cm blade bearing etching to one side '3 SS Panzer Division Totenkopf' and 'Meine Ehre heißt Treue', ricasso stamped 71577 and 358, stained wooden grip, terminal of grip also with etched SS runes, in blackened steel scabbard with leather frog and silver bullion portapee, scabbard stamped '571 f' at mouth.
A German Third Reich K98 dress bayonet, plated 25cm blade by Robert Klass, Solingen, etched on one side with a panel containing Luftwaffe eagle, steel helmet, and "Fur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit"; plated hilt with chequered black grips, in black painted scabbard with leather frog and silver bullion portapee.
A German Third Reich K98 dress bayonet for the Infanterie Regiment 57 by E und F Horster, Solingen, plated 25cm blade etched on one side "Fur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit, bei dem I.R. 57 Siegen", plated hilt with chequered black grips, in black painted scabbard with leather frog and coloured thread portapee.
A German Third Reich Presentation Bayonet by WKC, 25cm steel blade etched "Erinnerungan meindienstzeit" with central Third Reich Eagle, plated hilt with chequered black plastic grip scales and eagle head pommel, in black enamelled scabbard with leather frog. CONDITION REPORT: Large chip to quillon.
A miniature German bayonet Extraseitengewehr 98 style, probably circa 1918-1939, the blade etched "Arthur Hoendler GmBH, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Mannheim, Dresden", the bayonet likely made as a promotional item for this firm, with silver thread portapee, in black painted metal scabbard, overall 235mm.
A COMMEMORATIVE NAVAL HANGER FOR THE BATTLE OF THE NILE, 19TH CENTURY the 13¾in. curved steel blade with remnant gilt etching comprising trophy of arms and signed in cartouche for 'T. Gill. Gun and Sword Manufacturer 83 St. James' Street London,' pierced oak leaf guard with quillons, cast brass alligator grip, contained within engraved brass mounted leather scabbard of issue countersigned on chape -- 20in. (51cm.) overall
AN 1827-PATTERN NAVAL SWORD BY GIEVES, CIRCA 1950with 31½in. etched steel blade with crown for George VI, half basket hilt with hinged thumbpiece inscribed F.M. JOHNSON R.N., wire bound grip and lion's head pommel with full mane, contained in leather scabbard of issue -- 37¼in. (94.5cm.) overall Blade in fine overall condition, bright and rust free, hilt has dried polish in crevises.
AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL SWORD FROM AN OFFICER OF R.Y. OSBORNEwith 27in. etched blade, brass hilt with hinged fishskin grip and leather scabbard of issue -- 38in. (96.5cm.) overall; together with a silver-mounted oak framed provenance to the Watch family with Osborne crest; an associated RN bicorn hat and epaulettes for the rank of Lieutenant contained in shaped toleware case(4) Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth Blade with patches of rust; hat tin lacking staple
A JAPANESE SWORD WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL SCABBARD AND HILT19th centuryThe scabbard divided into four sections, each decorated with scrolling polychrome chrysanthemum sprays on a turquoise ground, the enamelled and gilt bronze hilt in the form of a double vajra, signed Hitachi no kami Minamoto no Muneshige, fitted box; together with a Warring States style bronze sword, fitted box. 61.5cm (24 1/4in) and 47cm (18 1/2in) long (4).Footnotes:Provenance: The Japanese sword: Gifted to the current owner from the Estate of Christmas Humphreys, QC.The symbolic significance of the vajra made it an appropriate choice for use as the hilt of a sacred sword, ken, for Buddhist rituals.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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