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Lot 242
W.H. Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia, United States. Civil War Era foot officer, staff, or soldier's sword possibly fitted with a Solingen blade, ca. 1850. With ribbed hilt and pierced brass guard depicting foliate motifs and a mounted leather scabbard. Etched along the base of the blade "W.H. Horstmann & Sons" and "Philadelphia".Blade: 31 1/2 in. Sword length: 36 1/2 in.Condition: All parts are present and securely attached. There are no major losses to the sword. To the blade there is oxidization, small chips, and scratches along the blades edge throughout. There is oxidization and loss to the gilt along the sword guard. To the sheath and attached belt, there is heavy wear and losses to the leather and the metal components.
Lot 405
A LARGE JAPANESE SAISHIKI (PAINTED WOOD) NETSUKE OF A SOUTH-SEA ISLANDER EDO PERIOD, 18TH OR 19TH CENTURYCarved in hinoki (cypress wood) in the style of Yoshimura Shuzan, the tall figure depicted standing, his head turned to the left and with his mouth agape, holding a branch of coral in a small vase before him; wearing a hood and loose robes adorned with stylised clouds, carrying a sword in a fish-shaped scabbard on his back; with a two-character signature to the reverse reading as Shuzan, and with a paper collection label underneath also inscribed 'Shuzan', 11.1cm. Provenance: from the Mark and Elizabeth Harding Collection, South Africa. With a copy of a receipt from Sarzi-Amadè Limited, London, dated 17th May 1990, where the netsuke is described as 'signed (Nagamachi) Shuzan', purchased for £4,620. By repute, purchased from Spink & Son Ltd.
Lot 165
Japanese sword blade (Wakizashi) in black lacquer scabbard 16th century.SOME SURFACE CORROSION TO BLADE, THE CUTTING EDGE IS FLAT, NOT RAZOR SHARP; FEW NICKS AT TANG END OF BLADE, TOP OF SCABBARD DAMAGED WITH SOME LOSS. WE TAKE GREAT CARE in the accuracy of our condition reports and may record damage and restoration if obvious. The information is provided in good faith along with detailed photographs where requested and is for guidance only. However, this does not imply that there may not be further condition issues associated with the lot and we DO NOT provide any guarantee to the buyer.WE STRONGLY ADVISE BIDDERS TO EXAMINE PERSONALLY ANY LOT THEY ARE INTERESTED IN BEFORE THE AUCTION.
Lot 210
Fusil modèle 1866 'Chassepot' rifle Breech-loading with bayonet190cm longSigns of dead woodworm to the stock. The moving parts function. No missing components as far as we can see. No signs of rifling down the barrels. The barrel has not been blocked. The only serial marks we could find are on the sights, the scabbard and the bayonet, none of which match.
Lot 131
A fine gold-inlaid steel sword (tulwar) from the armoury of Tipu Sultan (reg. 1782-1799) Mysore, 18th Century the single-edged pattern-welded steel blade of curved form with flattened spine, becoming double-edged towards the point, three holes in triangular formation filled with silver to upper section, further silver-filled hole towards point, inlaid in gold to one side near forte with the Arabic letter ha, the hilt of typical form, profusely decorated in gold inlay with a repeat design of bubri motifs, the wood scabbard clad in reddish brown leather tooled with diaper design, the gold chape engraved with lotus flower issuing from a foliate border, the lotus overlaid with impressed inscription-filled bubri motif (Hyder control mark) to each side, European-style frog stud to one side stamped with six-petalled flower surrounded by six radiating bubri motifs 94.5 cm. long(2) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 143A
A gem-set gilt-silver hilted steel dagger (khanjar) India, 19th/ 20th Centurythe double-edged steel blade of slightly curved form with armour piercing tip, the silver-gilt hilt of pistol-grip form profusely inlaid with gemstones including emeralds and rubies, the pommel with floral motifs, traces of enamel, the wood scabbard clad in red velvet with silver-gilt mounts decorated ensuite with gemstones including emeralds, rubies and diamonds 38.3 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceThe Mohammed Khalil Collection.PublishedM. K. Ibrahim, Islamic Arms and Armour, Vol. II, United Arab Emirates, 2022, p. 670, cat. no. 485.This form of dagger appears to have become popular at the start of the 18th Century, having first emerged in India circa 1650. The type is depicted in miniatures from the period, such as an example from the mid-18th Century sold in these rooms depicting the Emperor Muhammad Shah receiving four courtiers, in which the figure on the far right bears a gem-set khanjar within his patka (see Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 5 April 2011, lot 243).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
Lot 93
An Ottoman gold-damascened steel dagger (jambiyya) Turkey, 19th Centurythe double-edged watered steel blade of slightly curved form, decorated in gold overlay to the forte to both sides with a lobed cartouche terminating in a palmette and filled with foliate interlace, the hilt of waisted form decorated in gold overlay with further cartouches terminating in palmettes on a ground of foliate interlace, the wood scabbard clad in steel decorated en suite 47.9 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceSotheby's, The Turkish Sale, 17 October 1997, lot 86.The Mohammed Khalil Collection.PublishedM. K. Ibrahim, Islamic Arms and Armour, Vol. I, United Arab Emirates, 2022, p. 436, cat. no. 228.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
Lot 137
A jade-hilted gold koftgari steel camel head dagger (kard) India, 19th Centurythe single-edged steel blade of tapering form, the collar decorated in gold overlay with geometric and vegetal designs, the jade hilt with carved pommel in the form of a camel head, the wood scabbard clad in burgundy velvet 22.5 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenanceThe Mohammed Khalil Collection.PublishedM. K. Ibrahim, Islamic Arms and Armour, Vol. II, United Arab Emirates, 2022, p. 678, cat. no. 493.The zoomorphic hilt of the present lot portrays a camel with dulla, often mistaken for a camel's tongue, typical of a male dromedary, which is inflated in order to assert dominance over males or to attract a female mate. For another camel head khanjar, see Robert Hales, Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour: A Lifetime's Passion, London, 2013, p. 28, Cat. No. 69. For a further 17th century example in The Al-Sabah Collection, Kuwait, see Salam Kaoukji, Precious Indian Weapons, pp. 224-5, Cat. 83. (Inv. No. LNS 617 HS).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
Lot 101
A Qajar enamelled steel dagger (jambiyya) Persia, 19th Centurythe pattern-welded steel blade of slightly curved form, chased and decorated in gold overlay with a snake running down the centre of both sides, the forte to both sides with an inscription-filled cartouche on a ground of floral interlace, the waisted hilt decorated in polychrome enamel with roundels and cartouches depicting various rulers, including Afrasiyab, and other figures, the sides with cartouches containing inscriptions, all on a ground of floral interlace, the wood scabbard clad in copper and decorated ensuite, with fitted case 45.9 cm. longFootnotes:ProvenancePrivate UK collection, acquired at Sotheby's, Islamic and Indian Art, 20 October 1994, lot 134.Inscriptions: including two couplets from a qasidah by the poet Anvari (1126–1189) in praise of Sultan Sanjar; figures identified including Afrasiyab, Sanjar Shah, Hurmuz and Bahram.Important Notice to BuyersSome countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) and Syrian origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: RR This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 324
A FINE 1832-PATTERN ROYAL NAVY FLAG OFFICER'S SWORD, 1899with finely etched 31in. Wilkinson blade for Gieve & Sons, Portsmouth, signed and numbered '37126', solid half basket hilt with St. Edward's Crown over anchor, wire-bound fishskin grip, lion's head pommel and sword knot, contained in regulation leather scabbard with chamois cover and leather outer case initialled 'B.W.M.F.' (Bernard William Murray Fairbairn) to top -- 40in. (102cm.) overall Vice Admiral Bernard W.M. Fairbairn, CBE, RN (1880-1960) and thence by descentExceptionally good overall.
Lot 189
Ø A ROYAL NAVY MIDSHIPMAN'S DIRK, CIRCA 1800with 11in. tapering double edged blade etched with a fouled anchor, palmette and foliate swag, palmette shaped cross-guard, and turned ivory grip, contained within leather scabbard with brass mounts etched with a fouled anchor and foliate designs, with a cast brass suspension chain -- 16in. (41cm.) long; IDN supplied
Lot 206
A SCIMITAR PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN JAMES KEARNEY WHITE R.N. ABOARD H.M.S. NORTHUMBERLAND BY NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, ST. HELENA, 1815the 31in. curved steel flat blade with faint etching, brass quillon guards with cast and engraved foliate decoration, shaped polished stone grip with tassel hole to end, contained in brass mounted leather scabbard with medallion facings by suspension loops, the top locket engraved From Napoleon Buonaparte / To Captn. James Kearney White / St. Helena, October 1815. / H.M.S. Northumberland -- 36in. (91.5cm.) overallJames Kearney White (1782-1828) and thence by descent. Blade has small patches of corrosion but remains sharp, close examination shows the top third was once finely etched but this is now almost invisible.; the scabbard is scuffed and the top section now loose, but overall in fair condition.A FASCINATING AND IMPORTANT TRIO OF SWORDS PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN JAMES KEARNEY WHITE, R.N.James Kearney White was born in 1782 and although there is scant information about his family, his early life or his entry into the Royal Navy, the latter part of his career more than made up for this deficiency. He first came to notice in 1804, during operations off the coast of the Netherlands, when the 18-gun brig-sloop Scorpion was detached from Admiral Thornborough’s squadron to reconnoitre the Vlie passage into the Texel where she discovered two Dutch brig-corvettes at anchor in the Texel Roads on 28th March. One of them, the Atalante, was armed with sixteen valuable ‘long’ 12-pounders and Captain Hardinge, commanding Scorpion, resolved to take her. Not wanting to risk Scorpion herself because of the danger of shoals, he decided to mount a ‘boat action’ when conditions allowed. In the event, it was three days before the conditions were right and, at 9.30pm. on the evening of 31st March, in full dark, three boats from Scorpion and two from H.M.S. Beaver (which had joined the fray earlier that day) set out on the flood-tide. Nevertheless, it still took two hours to reach the Atalante which, by now, was on full alert and more than ready to repel any boarders. Leading the attack, Captain Hardinge himself was first aboard and, in a short but furious action, the Atalante was taken. In his subsequent despatch to Admiral Thornborough, Hardinge described Atalante as “one of the largest brigs in the Dutch navy… and admirably calculated for His Majesty’s service” and then went on to commend “the zeal and gallantry” of several individuals including “…Lieut. White” who was rewarded with a £50 sword from Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund (see lot 204).He next attracts attention during the Anglo-American ‘War of 1812’ during which he achieved at least a small measure of fame as well as wealth and, finally, a well-deserved promotion to post-rank. Having been made Commander on 10th June 1811, he was given the gun-brig Thistle, still on the stocks at Rochester but launched on 13th July 1812. From there, White took his new command to Chatham to oversee her fitting out after which she sailed for North American waters. White only stayed in Thistle just over a year until appointed to the command of the larger brig-sloop Peruvian in October 1814. The Peruvian had already enjoyed two very successful tours, first in the Caribbean in 1812 and then, in 1813-14, on the American Station during which she had captured two U.S. privateers and taken part in a daring expedition up the Penobscot River in Maine. When White took over the command in October 1814, crew morale was riding high and, under his captaincy, two more prizes were added in quick succession to Peruvian’s impressive tally – the Spanish ship Dolores and the U.S. merchantman Rufus – before Peruvian was ordered home in April 1815. By mid-June, she lay becalmed at Ostend and when Major the Hon. Henry Percy, the only one of Wellington’s aides to have survived the carnage at Waterloo unscathed, arrived with the news of the great victory, White took drastic action. With no wind in the offing, he immediately ordered Peruvian’s gig lowered and, after selecting four of his strongest crew, the six men, including both White and Percy who did their share at the oars, rowed it across the Channel to Broadstairs where the two officers hired a fast post-chaise-and-four and raced to London bearing the momentous news of Napoleon’s defeat.Once Napoleon had been brought to England and the decision taken to banish him to the distant island of St. Helena, Peruvian and her sister Zenobia were assigned to Admiral Cockburn’s squadron which was to escort the Emperor into exile. Extraordinarily, and before the long journey south began, Peruvian was despatched to Guernsey to pick up a supply of wine for Napoleon’s consumption in exile, a very personal service rewarded by the presentation of another sword (see lot 206). Later, when Cockburn became concerned that the French might use the then uninhabited island of Ascension as a base from which to mount a rescue attempt to free Napoleon, he sent Peruvian and Zenobia to claim it and, at 5.30pm on 22nd October 1815, White and Zenobia’s commander Captain Dobree went ashore, raised the Union flag and took possession of the island in the name of King George III. Leaving some marines as a garrison, the two sloops then resumed their voyage to St. Helena although, in the meantime, Peruvian’s crew had presented White with a splendid silver-mounted sabre (see lot 205), presumably purchased in Portsmouth before Cockburn’s squadron sailed. Months later, Peruvian returned to England carrying despatches from the island’s governor, and then laid up In Ordinary at Plymouth where she remained until broken up in 1830. After some shore leave, White returned to sea and was promoted Captain (December 1818) although he was already in command of the sixth-rate Spey (1818-August 1819). Before taking up his next command, another sixth rate, the Tyne, in February 1821, with orders to sail for the West Indies, White took the opportunity to marry Elizabeth Neeld in London with whom he had one daughter. His appointment to Tyne was short-lived however – barely one year – and he was not re-employed at sea, perhaps due to sickness. Given that he died in Bermuda on 2nd March 1828 at the age of only 46, it is possible that he had contracted one of the many fevers which afflicted Europeans there and died as a result, although this remains unconfirmed.
Lot 204
Ø AN UNRECORDED £50 LLOYDS PATRIOTIC FUND SWORD PRESENTED TO Lt JAMES KEARNEY WHITE OF H.M.S. BEAVER FOR CAPTURING THE DUTCH BRIG ATALANTE, 31st MARCH, 1804the 30in. curved blade with remnant blued and gilt finish, silvered cartouche with dedication in an early font type, brass hilt with ivory grip, contained in brass mounted scabbard of issue with single suspension loop (corrosion and wear throughout) -- 35½in. (90cm.) overallJames Kearney White (1782-1828) and thence by descent.Blade heavily corroded obscuring the dedication, which is a very early example of dedication being not blue and gilt and with a font not found on other Lloyd’s swords; The hilt has suffered heavy polishing and has lost all gilt; The scabbard has suffered from heavy polishing and lost all gilt. The middle locket suspension ring is missing.A FASCINATING AND IMPORTANT TRIO OF SWORDS PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN JAMES KEARNEY WHITE, R.N.James Kearney White was born in 1782 and although there is scant information about his family, his early life or his entry into the Royal Navy, the latter part of his career more than made up for this deficiency. He first came to notice in 1804, during operations off the coast of the Netherlands, when the 18-gun brig-sloop Scorpion was detached from Admiral Thornborough’s squadron to reconnoitre the Vlie passage into the Texel where she discovered two Dutch brig-corvettes at anchor in the Texel Roads on 28th March. One of them, the Atalante, was armed with sixteen valuable ‘long’ 12-pounders and Captain Hardinge, commanding Scorpion, resolved to take her. Not wanting to risk Scorpion herself because of the danger of shoals, he decided to mount a ‘boat action’ when conditions allowed. In the event, it was three days before the conditions were right and, at 9.30pm. on the evening of 31st March, in full dark, three boats from Scorpion and two from H.M.S. Beaver (which had joined the fray earlier that day) set out on the flood-tide. Nevertheless, it still took two hours to reach the Atalante which, by now, was on full alert and more than ready to repel any boarders. Leading the attack, Captain Hardinge himself was first aboard and, in a short but furious action, the Atalante was taken. In his subsequent despatch to Admiral Thornborough, Hardinge described Atalante as “one of the largest brigs in the Dutch navy… and admirably calculated for His Majesty’s service” and then went on to commend “the zeal and gallantry” of several individuals including “…Lieut. White” who was rewarded with a £50 sword from Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund (see lot 204).He next attracts attention during the Anglo-American ‘War of 1812’ during which he achieved at least a small measure of fame as well as wealth and, finally, a well-deserved promotion to post-rank. Having been made Commander on 10th June 1811, he was given the gun-brig Thistle, still on the stocks at Rochester but launched on 13th July 1812. From there, White took his new command to Chatham to oversee her fitting out after which she sailed for North American waters. White only stayed in Thistle just over a year until appointed to the command of the larger brig-sloop Peruvian in October 1814. The Peruvian had already enjoyed two very successful tours, first in the Caribbean in 1812 and then, in 1813-14, on the American Station during which she had captured two U.S. privateers and taken part in a daring expedition up the Penobscot River in Maine. When White took over the command in October 1814, crew morale was riding high and, under his captaincy, two more prizes were added in quick succession to Peruvian’s impressive tally – the Spanish ship Dolores and the U.S. merchantman Rufus – before Peruvian was ordered home in April 1815. By mid-June, she lay becalmed at Ostend and when Major the Hon. Henry Percy, the only one of Wellington’s aides to have survived the carnage at Waterloo unscathed, arrived with the news of the great victory, White took drastic action. With no wind in the offing, he immediately ordered Peruvian’s gig lowered and, after selecting four of his strongest crew, the six men, including both White and Percy who did their share at the oars, rowed it across the Channel to Broadstairs where the two officers hired a fast post-chaise-and-four and raced to London bearing the momentous news of Napoleon’s defeat.Once Napoleon had been brought to England and the decision taken to banish him to the distant island of St. Helena, Peruvian and her sister Zenobia were assigned to Admiral Cockburn’s squadron which was to escort the Emperor into exile. Extraordinarily, and before the long journey south began, Peruvian was despatched to Guernsey to pick up a supply of wine for Napoleon’s consumption in exile, a very personal service rewarded by the presentation of another sword (see lot 206). Later, when Cockburn became concerned that the French might use the then uninhabited island of Ascension as a base from which to mount a rescue attempt to free Napoleon, he sent Peruvian and Zenobia to claim it and, at 5.30pm on 22nd October 1815, White and Zenobia’s commander Captain Dobree went ashore, raised the Union flag and took possession of the island in the name of King George III. Leaving some marines as a garrison, the two sloops then resumed their voyage to St. Helena although, in the meantime, Peruvian’s crew had presented White with a splendid silver-mounted sabre (see lot 205), presumably purchased in Portsmouth before Cockburn’s squadron sailed. Months later, Peruvian returned to England carrying despatches from the island’s governor, and then laid up In Ordinary at Plymouth where she remained until broken up in 1830. After some shore leave, White returned to sea and was promoted Captain (December 1818) although he was already in command of the sixth-rate Spey (1818-August 1819). Before taking up his next command, another sixth rate, the Tyne, in February 1821, with orders to sail for the West Indies, White took the opportunity to marry Elizabeth Neeld in London with whom he had one daughter. His appointment to Tyne was short-lived however – barely one year – and he was not re-employed at sea, perhaps due to sickness. Given that he died in Bermuda on 2nd March 1828 at the age of only 46, it is possible that he had contracted one of the many fevers which afflicted Europeans there and died as a result, although this remains unconfirmed.
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Lot 275R
A WWII (World War Two) German bayonet with makers marks Christian Solingen inscribed to the base of the blade. Comes with black leather strap and metal scabbard. Leather strap has markings of RFNn 0/0494/0008. Blade length is 25 cm (l). Blade appears in used condition and has clear signs of age as it has scuff marks. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (M) Note: This lot is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please note that if you require shipping for this lot, this can only be done using an age verified method. International bidders are advised that we are unable to provide shipping on knives, swords and similar items and any successful overseas buyer will need to arrange their own specialist shipper or the item can be packed for collection by courier for a charge of £5.
Lot 106
A 19th century French cavalry sabre, with a wire bound grip, the steel blade, engraved and dated 1874, in a metal scabbard, 111cm longOverall condition is mostly complete but quite rough. The blade is marked from being sharpened and is oily. The wire binding on the grip is coming away. The scabbard has several dents and is rusted. All the metal parts of the sword are dull and pitted. Stamped 342. The blade is 90cm, the scabbard 95cm.
Lot 22
Mandau Dayak Kopfgeldjägerschwert, Borneo/MalaysiaAufwendig gestaltet, Eisenklinge mit Schmiedemarke, Zinnmontierung - Ebenfalls Marke, Griff aus fein geschnitztem Hirschhorn und Wildschweinhaar. Scheide aus geschnitztem Holz, Bast, Leder und Hirschorn. Min. Fehlstellen, Länge gesamt 75cm. Erworben 1920 auf Borneo. Mandau Dayak bounty hunter's sword, Borneo/MalaysiaElaborately designed, iron blade with smith's mark, pewter mounting - also with a mark, handle of finely carved stag horn and wild boar hair. Scabbard of carved wood, raffia, leather and stag horn. Min. flaws, total length 75 cm. Acquired in Borneo in 1920.
Lot 281
A Japanese wakizashi, Muromachi period (1333-1573), with a black lacquer saya (scabbard), mounted with a white stingray skin grip tsuka (handle), wrapped in black ito (braid), the menuki (hilt) decorated with a figure carrying a basket of flowers, and a circular tsuba (handguard) decorated with scrolls, signed Miharajyu Masaie,overall 67cm longLocated near the Chugoku Mountains, which provided a rich source of iron sands using in sword-making, Mihara in Bingo Province (Horishima prefecture) was made famous by its school of swordsmiths, particularly Masaie, during the Nanbokucho period. The Sumimasa family was the 5th generation after the first generation Masaie, and lived in Mihara around Tensho (1573) during the Muromachi period. This piece has the traditional style often displayed by the swordsmiths of Yamato, an area which had great influence on Bingo Province.Shipping Disclaimer:Buyers must be aware of their country’s shipping and import policies regarding guns, knives, swords, and other offensive weapons prior to purchase. They are required to ensure that the lot can be delivered by a specialist shipper, whether in the UK, Europe or internationally. No compensation will be given to buyers who fail to organise shipping arrangements for goods and weapons due to the prohibitions, restrictions or import regulations of their country.Condition ReportScabbard with chips and cracks, surface scratches and knocks, one inserted panel missing. Did not examine under the black braid to handle. Some mother-of-pearl beads missing.
Lot 124
A MOUNTED WAKIZASHI (SHORT SWORD)Edo period (1615-1868), 18th or 19th centuryShinogi-zukuri, iori-mune, chu-gissaki, torii-zori, forged in faint mokume-hada with a narrow suguha tempered edge of nie, each side carved with a bohi, the kengyo nakago (tang) with three holes; the saya (sheath) of polished black lacquer, the tsuka (hilt) covered in same (rayskin) wrapped in teal silk tsukamaki wrapping in lozenge pattern, the kurigata (cord runner) and kaerizuno (cord hook) of black lacquer, the metal fittings of handachi type (resembling the fittings for a tachi [slung sword]) and comprising a kabutogane (hilt pommel), menuki (hilt fittings), fuchi (hilt collar), tsuba (sword guard) of rounded form, semegane (scabbard ring), and sayajiri (butt piece); with a silk storage bag. Overall: 76.2cm (36in) long; the blade 53.6cm (21 1/8in) long. (3).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 130
MURAYAMA KANETOSHIA Gendaito Katana (Long Sword) with Mounts Showa era (1926-1989), dated 1940Shinogi-zukuri, forged in masame hada and itame hada in nioi and nie, the tempered edge ko-midare, the ubu tang with one hole, signed Noshu no ju Murayama Kanetoshi kore o tsukuru, Showa jugonen shichigatsu kichijitsu (Made by Murayama Kanetoshi, resident of Mino Province [present-day Gifu Prefecture] on a lucky day in July 1940) in a shirasaya (wood storage scabbard); the koshira-e (mounting) comprising a contemporary lacquer saya inlaid in shell with a tiger prowling among a bamboo grove on each side, the tsuka re-wrapped with leather and fitted with the yamagane (unrefined copper) menuki carved with cherry trees and saddled horses, the shakudo fuchi-gashira depicting cloves and karakusa ('Chinese grasses'), the shakudo mokko-form tsuba of the same design with two dragons around the rim; with two storage bags and three certificates. The sword overall: 86cm (33 7/8in) long; the blade: 66cm (26in) long. (7).Footnotes:Accompanied by certificates issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) as follows: the katana, certificate no. 3017625 designating it as a Hozon Token (Sword Worthy of Preservation), dated 13 June 2018; the tsuba and fuchi-gashira, certificate no. 4009357 designating them as Hozon Tosogu (Sword Fittings Worthy of Preservation), dated 26 February 2016; and the menuki certificate no. 4008595 designating them as Hozon Tosogu (Sword Fitting Worthy of Preservation), dated 19 November 2015.The lacquer koshira-e made by the contemporary lacquer artist Tachibana Mizuo, of Fukuoka, Japan.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 132
OKUBO KAZUHIRA (1943–2003)A Shinsakuto Katana (Long Sword) with Mounts Showa (1926-1989) or Heisei (1989-2019) eraShinogi-zukuri, iori-une, chu-gissaki, koshi-zori forged in masame and itame hada based in nioi and nie, the tempered edge toran-ba, the ubu tang with one hole, signed Soshu no ju Okubo Kazuhira saku, Showa yonjuyonen gogatsu kichijitsu shin no kitae (Made by Okubo Kazuhira, resident of Sagami Province [present-day Kanagawa Prefecture], in the shin no kitae technique on a lucky day in May 1969); in a shirasaya (wood storage scabbard) with sayagaki written by Tanobe Michihiro; with a red-lacquered plain contemporary koshira-e (mounting); with the matching gilt gold metal fittings, comprising a kabutogane (pommel), a fuchi (collar), a koiguchi (fitting to the scabbard mouth), two ashikanamono (scabbard rings), and an extended sayajiri (butt piece), the copper brass menuki; with a certificate and two storage bags. The sword overall: 101.3cm (39 7/8in) long; the blade: 78.5cm (30 15/16in) long. (5).Footnotes:Accompanied by certificate no. 3021494 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) designating this katana as a Hozon Token (Sword Worthy of Preservation), dated 26 August 2019.The saya is inscribed: This blade bears a six-character signature, is dated 1969, and is additionally inscribed to the effect that it was made in the shin no gitae technique. Kazuhira was the leading student of Living National Treasure Miyairi Akihira. The blade is hardened in a nie-laden and notare-based midare and features prominent chikei and kinsuji, from which we recognize that it aspires to Koto works by Hikoshiro Sadamune. Blade length: 2 shaku, 5 sun, 9 bu. Written by Tanzan (Tanobe Michihiro) in May of the year of the dog of this era (2018), with a kao (monogram).It is rare for Mr Tanobe Michihiro, a former senior managing director of Nippon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) to place sayagaki on modern swords unless they are of exceptional quality.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 127
YOSHIKUNI (ACTIVE CIRCA LATE 19TH CENTURY)A Shin-Shinto Katana (Long Sword) in Mounts Edo period (1615-1868), dated 1862Shinogi-zukuri, iori-mune, chu-gissaki and a torii-zori curvature, forged in itame hada and masame hada with a suguha tempered edge with some activity, terminating in an o-maru boshi, the ubu tang with one hole and kessho file marks, dated and signed Bunkyu ni nen jugatsu bi, Yonezawa no ju Yoshikuni tsukuru (Made by Yoshikuni living in Yonezawa, [in present-day Yamagata Prefecture]) in the tenth month of 1862); in a shirasaya (wood storage scabbard); The koshira-e (mounting) with a brown-lacquered ishime saya; the principal metal fittings on the mounts comprising a kashira (pommel), menuki (hilt fittings), fuchi (collar), tsuba (hand guard), and kojiri (butt piece), an iron mokko-form openwork tsuba, chiselled with chrysanthemums. The sword overall: 77.5cm (30½in) long; the blade: 69.5cm (27 3/8in) long. (3).Footnotes:Accompanied by certificate no.1017096 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) designating this katana as a Tokubetsu Hozon Token (Sword Especially Worthy of Preservation), dated 3 December 2021.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
Lot 120
ATTRIBUTED TO THE JUMYO LINEAGEA Shinshinto Tanto (Dagger) with Mounts Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryOf unokubi-zukuri configuration forged in masame hada mixed with itame hada and a midare-ha tempered edge ending in an ichimai-boshi, the omote side carved with stylized dragons and the ura side with two short hi, the ubu tang with one hole, unsigned, in a shirasaya (wood storage scabbard); the koshira-e with a red-lacquer saya with a matching set of mounts, comprising a kashira (pommel), menuki (hilt grips), fuchi (collar), tsuba (hand guard), koiguchi (fitting to the mouth of the scabbard), kozuka (handled knife), kurigata (cord runner), and kojiri (end cap), all en suite, of shibuichi, the fuchi-gashira depicting chidori flying over the foaming waves, kurigata with two butterflies chiselled in flat gold relief. The sword overall: 31cm (12 3/16in) long; the blade: 22.5cm (8 7/8in) long. (3).Footnotes:Accompanied by certificate no. 332595 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) designating this tanto as a Hozon Token (Sword Worthy of Preservation), dated 13 July 1993.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
Lot 131
OZAWA MASATOSHI (BORN 1920)A Shinsakuto Katana (Long Sword) Showa era (1926-1989), dated 1985Shinogi-zukuri, iori-mune, chu-gissaki, slight koshi-zori curvature, forged in masame and itame hada in nioi and nie with a choji midare tempered edge, the ubu tang with one hole and signed Oju Meirinkancho Minowa Koji sensei, Showa rokuju nen hachigatu hi Ozawa Masatoshi saku (Made by Ozawa Masatoshi in August 1985, to the special order of master Minowa Koji, director of Meirinkan), in a shirasaya (wood storage scabbard); with a storage bag. The sword overall: 99cm (39in) long; the blade 77.5cm (30½in) long. (3).Footnotes:Accompanied by certificate no. 3021523 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) designating this katana as a Hozon Token (Sword Worthy of Preservation), dated 26 August 2019.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 129
ICHIHARA NAGAMITSU (DATES UNKNOWN)A Gendaito Katana (Long Sword) with Mounts Showa era (1926-1989), circa 1930-1940sShinogi-zukuri, iori-mune, chu-gissaki, torii-zori, forged in itame hada with nioi and nie and a choji-midare tempered edge with a ko-maru boshi, the ubu tang with kessho file marks and two holes, signed Nagamitsu, in shirasaya (wood storage scabbard); with two koshira-e of military and contemporary mounts, the latter comprising a mustard-yellow lacquered saya with roiro-nuri ribbed top, the tsuka covered in black same (rayskin) with black leather tsukamaki in lozenge pattern, and fitted with shakudo menuki of Sanbaso dancers and shakudo fuchi-gashira depicting Empress Jingu, the brass tsuba carved with a paulownia tree and clematis; with three storage bags and four certificates. The sword overall: 83cm (32 5/8in) long; the blade: 61.5cm (22¼in) long. (10).Footnotes:Accompanied by certificate no. 3017623 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) designating this katana as a Hozon Token (Sword Worthy of Preservation), dated 13 June 2018. The tsuba, fuchi-gashira, and menuki in the contemporary koshira-e accompanied by nos. 4008596, 4008594, and 4008586 respectively, issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword) designating these sword fittings as Hozon Tosogu (Sword Fittings, Worthy of Preservation), dated 19 November 2015.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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