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A Japanese World War II sword, of traditional design with bound sharkskin grip, flower head mounts including tsuba, 67.5cm curved blade with leather service scabbard, also a socket bayonet and English kit bag.The property of 89743 Sgt Plant FS, with original 'Japanese Trophies' certificate dated 1945, listing the sword and bayonet. The kit bag belonged to Sgt Plant.Wear and markings to the scabbard. Cannot remove the grip to show the tang and press stud does function. The scabbard does not seem out of shape or dented. The blade has slight chipping along the cutting edge near the top - see images. The cutting edge from the point to the top of the metal guard is 66cm. The length of the blade to the metal guard is 65cm.

A JAPANESE WAKIZASHI with 14" curved blade, undulating hamon, signed tang, leaf and stork decorated tsuba, floral menuki, wrapped shagreen grip and a japanned ribbed saya, 23 3/4" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Saya seems long for the blade. some losses to saya. some oxidation and or blade staining. Similar to other metal parts. See images. 

Rare Japanese metal tsuba sword guard, intricately decorated with gold inlay and with pierced decoration in the form of a manji.Diameter: 3 in.Condition: The item is in good condition with no visible dents, cracks, or losses. No visible dents along the edge. Light wear throughout as expected. Light metal erosion. No visible sign of restoration when inspected under UV light.

A KOTO KATANA, circa 1500, with 27 1/2in. unsigned blade (shortened, some staining and mild areas of pitting), full-length fullers, gilded habaki, two mekugi-ana, iron kodsuka and kogai, iron fuchi kashira and iron tsuba decorated with clouds, moulded handle with gilt dragon menuki, in black lacquered saya with some losses and damage. This bladed product 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 be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

A bronze model of a pig with piglets on Tsuba mound base

JAPANESE WAKIZASHI EDO PERIOD, 1603-1867 with string bound shagreen handle, lacquered scabbard decorated with a samurai warrior in colours and gold lacquer, with kozuka signed to blade, the sword blade signed to tangthe blade from tip to tsuba 48cm longThe cloth binding needs attention, the scabbard has some losses to two painted sections. Additional images uploaded including the signed tang.

A Japanese Samurai sword with metal mounts and metal tsuba, the blade unmarked

A Japanese wakizashi, the tang signed Yoshitake, the 54.5cm blade inscribed to the tang, ‘Izumo Daijo Fujiwara Yoshitake’ possibly for Yoshitake of Musashi province using the first of the 3 forms of his signature recorded in Hawley YO 557, the reverse with nengo ’Tenna or Tenwa’ possibly for the period (1681-84), with 19th century mixed metal and bronze tsuba, kashira, fuchi, menuchi and kurigata, lacquered saya, the gilt metal kozuka with signed blade***CONDITION REPORT***Some oxidisation and rust patches to the blade. The various mountings are of mixed manufacture and material, some wear to the gilding on the tsuba, The cord on the handle has come loose. Some denting and flaking to the lacquer on the saya.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A late 20th century Chinese martial arts sword, in the Japanese style, with 71cm single edged blade, cast iron tsuba, fish skin and cord bound grip contained in a black lacquered saya, signed Asanami, overall length 93cm.

A Japanese wakizashi with cast iron tsuba. 62cm long overall

A Higo copper Sukashi tsuba, in Otafuku Gata, mumei with a shakudo sea dragon with gold eyes, with a NBTHK Hozen Tosogu white paper certificate, mounted on Wakizashi Koshirae, fully bound gold tsuka with iron Higo fuchi and kabuto-gane decorated in gold with shakudo, contained in a brown lacquer saya

A Second War Japanese katana sword with 28" single edged blade, signed tang, cord bound hilt with broken iron tsuba in painted steel scabbard (af)

A Japanese Wakizashi sword, the steel blade believed to be signed, with an embossed white metal tsuba, the tsuka bound in same-kawa, and braid, the fuchi embossed with a lion and seated figure, kashira similarly embossed, in a plain black lacquer scabbard, blade 24cm wide.

Japanese sword, blade 67cm overall, signed to the tang, iron tsuba, lacquered saya, overall 87cm, another Japanese short sword, blade 57cm overall, unsigned, iron tsuba, lacquered saya with knife, overall 66cm, on a hardwood sword stand.Qty: 3Condition report:The whole blade is 53cm. From the line to the handle end of the blade is 49.5cm. There are nicks to both blades. Both saya have lost some of their lacquer. There is a crack towards the top of the smaller saya. Please see additional uploaded images.

TWO JAPANESE PATINATED BRONZE TSUBA each of characteristic form, one with silvered and gilt Sumo wrestlers in relief, a parcel gilt relief of Mount Fuji to the reverse; the other with three figures opposed by a landscape. (2) 8cm by 7cm, and 7.5cm by 6.75cm

Three Japanese Tsuba 8 x 7.5cm approximately, together with a wooden netsuke.

A 20th century Japanese wakizashi with cast iron ‘tiger’ tsuba, total length 73cm including scabbard

WW2 Japanese Army NCOs sword - katana, the 69.5cm slightly curving fullered blade numbered 14656; arsenal markings stamped near the habaki on the handle; brass tsuba and black painted metal hilt cast to simulate cord bound fish skin; in black painted steel scabbard with single suspension ring L96cm overallCondition Report:Reasonably good condition consistent with age and use.Wear to paintwork on hilt.Some minor dinting and wear to paintwork of scabbard.

Reproduction Japanese katana with 63cm slightly curving fullered steel blade, ornate tsuba, cord bound grip and gilt transferred black saya L92cm; and two fencing foils, one marked Leon Paul (3)Condition Report:Katana in good condition.Foils well used.

A 17th Century Japanese Edo Period iron Samurai Katana Tsuba by Koike Yoshiro Izuminokami Naomasa of rounded form decorated on the surface with blossoming vines in flush-inlaid brass. Signed. Measures approx; 8.5cm.

A Japanese katana (long sword): quatrefoil-shaped cast silvered brass or bronze tsuba decorated in relief with a water dragon, the scaly body creating 'ripples'; the tsuka (handle) with tsuka ito (cord wrap) around same (ray skin); the patinated brass kashira (pommel) decorated in relief with prunus blossom; the 67cm blade locating into a red lacquerware wooden scabbard which locates further into a brown-stitched leather scabbard with brass obitori. (Full length from tip of handle to scabbard end 96.5 cm)Provenance: Consigned by the family of Major Dennis Charles William Lord (1920-2004).Condition Report: 1. Handle binding in good order.2. Outer leather scabbard stained and wear a leather ring (A/F) commensurate with age and use.3. Inner red scabbard with cover detached 3 cms, scuffs and rubbing and a rectangular section missing (see images).4. Tsuba loose and patinated otherwise good.5. Blade with very minor pitting and corrosion commensurate with age and use.

A Japanese katana (long sword): gilt-metal tsuba decorated in relief with prunus blossoms (one to each corner); the tsuka (handle) with tsuka ito (cord wrap) over same (ray skin) and with gilt-metal menuki (ornament) in relief under the cord; ornate gilt-metal and red painted kashira (pommel) and ornamental cord with two tassels. 67.5 cm blade locating into a hand-stitched brown-leather scabbard with patinated copper obi tori. (101.5 cm from scabbard end to end of pommel.)  Blade cutting edge 64.5 cms.Provenance: Consigned by the family of Major Dennis Charles William Lord (1920-2004).Condition Report: 1. Handle grip shark skin holed (see image).Binding in good order but dirty.2. Tsuba in good patinated order and loose fitting.3. Release catch to leather scabbard working the scabbard with scuffs and stains commensurate with age and use.4. Copper suspension ring with green verdigris.5. Blade length 65 cms with minor pitting and corrosion.

A LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY APANESE WAKIZASHI, with cord bound grip, gold inlaid steel tsuba in an associated red lacquer scabbard, sword 54.5cm, blade 38cm, scabbard 58cm.

A LATE 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURYJAPANESE WAKIZASHI, with cord bound grip, pierced steel tsuba (lacking scabbard), overall length 75cm, blade 55cm.

A Wakizashi, in silver handachi mounting, the blade unsigned, c 1600, with details obscured, irregular hamon, nanban tsuba , signed silver kozuka with shi shi and waterfall, with green fleck saya (some damage) £400-600

A nicely mounted short wakizashi with o-suriage unsigned blade 31.4cms, some chips and edge nicks. Shakudo nanako tsuba depicting flowers; shakudo nanako fuchi kashira and kosuka depicts rural scenes and rivers. Blade 16th century, mounts 19th century. Saya black with gold lacquered hoho birds and trellis work. £300-500

A katana 64.5cm blade with slight curve configuration (Kambun style) with choji hamon, shortened Shinto tang with 3 mekugi ana. Engraved copper floral mounted and rough black lacquer saya. Copper tsuba depicting dragon. £300-500

A Japanese sword katana, blade 21" (repolished, small rust patches), the tang unsigned, with single mekugi ana, the detached hilt with simple fuchi kashira engraved with flowers and leaves, the menuki obscured by later binding over the original, with a non original forged iron tsuba originally with holes for kozuka and kogai (one now filled), in its brown lacquered saya with cloud patterns overall, plain brass kojiri and black lacquered kurikata. Generally GC (some wear and faults). £250-300

Japanese wakizashi mounted as a Katana Japanese Mumei Wakizashi mounted as a Katana, 53cm cutting edge with Ihori Mune, Suguha Hamon, O-maru Boshi, round iron Tsuba decorated with cobweb and spider, as well as butterfly and another insect, the leather saya has been extended to give the appearance of a Katana, Shinshinto or Gendaito era.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.91cm long

Japanese Sword Tsuba, fine copper coloured tsuba with relief of fruits, flowers and insects. Some polishing and wear but generally good condition.

After antique model Katana with beautifully decorated tsuba, 102 cm long

A Japanese Tsuba, Iron Mokko-gata, depicting a wasp in a spider's web and dew drops against a woodgrain background, Edo period (1616-1868), 3ins x 3.5ins

A Japanese Tsuba, Sentoku Naga Maru-gata, depicting a boat amongst reeds under a crescent moon, detailed in gold, silver, shakudo and copper, Edo period (1615-1868), 2.75ins diameter

A Japanese Tsuba, iron Mokko-gata depicting bamboo and a large brass crab, Edo period (1615-1868), 3.5ins x 3ins

A Pair of Japanese Tsuba, iron Heianjo School, depicting broken fans inlaid in brass and one other, iron Maru-gata, depicting wild boar asleep in grass detailed in gold and silver, each 3ins diameter, Edo period (1615-1868)

A Japanese Tsuba, iron Mokko-gata depicting dragons and clouds, Edo period (1615-1868), 3ins diameter

A Japanese Wakazashi, unsigned, 16.5ins blade, leather wrapped ray skin hilt, cast iron tsuba depicting ships and waves, black lacquer saya, 24ins overall

A Japanese Wakazashi, unsigned (possibly made from cut-down Katana or Tashi), 16ins blade, cotton wrapped ray skin hilt, iron tsuba, iron and lacquer saya with spiral embellishments, 23ins overall

A Japanese Wakazashi, signed 'Motoshige' (Jotesugen circa 1300), 15.5ins blade, leather bound ray skin hilt, pierced iron tsuba, 21ins overall, no saya

A Japanese Tanto, unsigned, 8ins double-edged, spear tip blade, cotton wrapped ray skin hilt, iron tsuba with gold inlay, brown lacquered saya, 14ins overall

A Japanese Tanto, signed 'Mitsuki (tsuba signed Sugmmitsu), 11ins blade with cloud hamon, ray skin and lacquer hilt, black lacquer saya, 17ins overall

A Japanese Tanto, unsigned (blade has inscription ), 11.5ins blade with two fuller, cotton wrapped ray skin hilt, cast iron pierced tsuba, black mottled lacquer saya, 19ins overall

A Japanese Katana with Han Dashi Mounts, unsigned (peg not removable to check) 23ins blade, cotton wrapped ray skin grip with original minuki, iron tsuba, lacquered saya, 36ins overall

A Japanese Katana, unsigned, 22ins blade, cotton wrapped shagreen hilt, iron tsuba, lacquered saya with iron hangers, 36ins overall

A Japanese Katana, signed 'Kane Kage', 24ins blade with visible cloud hamon, cotton wrapped hilt, iron tsuba, black lacquer saya, 36ins overall

A Japanese Katana, signed 'Nashu Tadamitsu' (Osafane), circa 1800, 24ins blade with wave hamon, cotton wrapped ray skin grip, iron tsuba, black lacquer saya, 36ins overall

A Japanese Katana, indistinct signature (possibly Tada of Echizen), 22ins blade, cotton wrapped ray skin hilt, iron tsuba, black lacquer saya with silvered fittings, 34ins overall

A Japanese Katana, unsigned, rebellion mounts, 22ins blade, cotton wrapped ray skin hilt, iron tsuba, no saya, 31ins overall

A Japanese Wakazashi, unsigned, 16ins blade, cotton wrapped ray skin hilt, square iron tsuba, black lacquer saya, 27ins overall

A Japanese Wakazashi, unsigned, 17ins blade, cotton wrapped ray skin hilt, iron tsuba, brown lacquer saya, 26ins overall

JAPANESE WWII-PERIOD SHIN-GUNTO,the fullered steel blade stamped 70430, over a bronze tsuba, and a cast metal simulated silk bound shagreen grip, 92cm long, with original scabbardCondition generally fair. The blade with degree of pitting, nibbles and bites to edge; would benefit from overall clean. General age and use related wear throughout. The grip appears to have possibly been overpainted in a silver colour. The scabbard has been covered in black tape. Additional images now available.Press stud functions.Scabbard is in poor condition, have removed one section of tape and will need thorough clean upon all being removed. Serial number on scabbard mouthpiece matches blade. Nu,bet of small dents and dings to scabbard.Blade straight despite damages,The scabbard is slightly bent to left, though blade sits fine within.

A Japanese bronze tsuba, possibly Edo, with silvered and gilt highlights, decorated with a standing figure and a demon, 8.4 x 7.6cm.

Japanese Wakizashi with 56cm, tang signed, pierced iron tsuba, bound ray skin hilt and lacquered scabbard

A Tsuba brass mounted in brass frame

A Japanese tsuba signed Furukawa Jōchin, Edo period, the oval plate decorated to one side with two figures to the bottom right corner and pine trees to the top left corner, pine tree decoration to the reverse, 8cm diameter 江户时期 剑鍔，「古川常珍」款 品項報告 Condition report Overall in good condition. Small scratches to the surface. Ware commensurate with age.

A Japanese tsuba, Edo period, cast with a crane above the sun, signed to reverse, 8x7cm 江戶時期 剑鍔 Please refer to department for condition report

Japanese Samurai Katana Sword, blade c. 69 and overall 93cm, signed tang, iron and gilt dragon tsuba with matching fuchi and kachira

ASSORTED JAPANESE COLLECTABLES, including Kobe toy, Mukugyo bell, encyclopaediac mon Ehon, Kizerusutsu with pipe, Sumitsubo (ink line wheel), painted fan, sukashi iron Tsuba, etc.

A JAPANESE KATANA 20th Century, the 53.5cm blade with iron tsuba and shagreen inset leather mounted hilt, with leather covered scabbard, 79cm long overall

A Japanese Tachi, Edo/Meiji period, the tang with two character signature (Niji mei) 'Jumyo', the kashira, fuchi, menuki & kurigata in shakudo, decorated with scrolling vines, with ray skin tsuka bound in black tsuka-ito, the tsuba decorated with leaves and tendrils, the blade with part textured habaki with two gilt grooves, the blade with gunome midare Hamon terminating with the kissaki with obvious Yokote, the aventurine lacquer scabbard (Saya), with horn? koiguchi, the semegane and sayajiri cast with rolling waves, the blade 69.7cm, 104cm overallSome very small nicks to the cutting blade, but not really visible to the naked eye. Surace marks and discolouration to the blade throughout. Scuffs and nicks to the scabbard. Handle generally good, with signs of light wear.