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A Japanese samurai Wakizahi sword with shagreen scabbard cast tsuba gold on black fuchi decorated with birds and flowers signed to tang.

A Japanese samurai tanto sword with red lacquered scabbard silver tsuba floral design silver fuchi signed to base and gold coloured menuki.

Japanese Tanto with shagreen handle and cord grip with darkened metal Menuki, geometrical iron Tsuba and plain copper Habaki. Tang unsigned. Blade L30cm

WWII Japanese Katana Samurai sword, with four character signature mark to the fang underneath the handle, within a metal sheath, 40" long overall (handle and tsuba loose)

JAPANESE WWII-PERIOD SHIN-GUNTO,the blade tang unsigned, silvered habaki, the parcel-gilt quatrefoil tsuba decorated with sakura, similarly decorated fuchigasira, the fish skin grip bound in black cloth, 98cm long, the iron saya with push-catch release

JAPANESE WWII-PERIOD SHIN-GUNTO,with pierced tsuba, the fuchigasira decorated with bamboo trees, the fish skin grip bound in cloth, 95cm long, with leather clad saya

JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD WAKIZASHI,pressed steel blade over a cast tsuba and lacquered handle (split), 62cm long, with saya

GOOD JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD WAKAZASHI,the blade tang signed, copper habaki, the pierced parcel-gilt tsuba with figural decoration, the fish skin grip bound in black cloth, 75cm long, in saya of black roiro lacquer

FINE JAPANESE LATE EDO PERIOD KATANA,the blade tang signed (believed to be Gassan Sadakazu), hammered silvered habaki, the pierced parcel-gilt tsuba with fo dog and floral detail, silver mounted fuchigashira, the fish skin grip bound in black cloth, 98cm long, with two sayasAdditional images available including tang

Signed Japanese Wakizashi Short Sword21 1/4 inch, single edged blade with rear fuller.  The cutting edge with minor chips.  Double holed tang with signature to both sides.  Copper habaki.  Steel, line pierced tsuba.  Blackened and gilt fuchi and kabuto-gane.  White shagreen grip with black cord binding.  Contained in its lacquered scabbard.   PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY

Signed Japanese Katana Sword24 inch, single edged blade.  Cutting edge with minor chips.  Double holed tang with signature to both sides.  Lined gilt habaki. Steel tsuba with seven hole, circle design.  Blackened and gilt dragonfly design fuchi and kabuto-gane.  Shagreen grip with black cord binding.  Contained in its brown lacquered scabbard.   PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY

A KATANA, 68.2cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with bronze fuchi-kashira decorated with dragons and waves with soft metal details, soft metal horse menuki, iron tsukashi tsuba pierced with mushrooms, in its black lacquered saya with stippled brass koi-guchi and kojiri.

A JAPANESE TANTO, 29.5cm shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, stained, fully bound tsuka, worn, iron menuki of encircled beasts, circular iron sukashi tsuba pierced with flowers and foliage, in its worn black lacquered saya, together with a further crude tanto and a wakizashi blade. (3)

A WAKIZASHI, 48.3cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with dragons and clouds in gold, soft metal cockerel menuki, scroll engraved circular iron tsuba, in its black lacquered saya.

A WAKIZASHI, 45.3cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, wild midare hamon with tobiyaki, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with shibuichi fuchi-kashira decorated with birds in a landscape, soft metal details, fine bronze tsuba deeply chiselled with a diaper pattern and signed Goto Mitsu haru and Kao, in its ribbed black lacquer saya complete with shibuichi kodzuka shaped as bamboo with leaves, contained in a silk bag.

A WAKIZASHI, 54.8cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated with tendrils in gold, shakudo and gilt triple Kiri mon menuki, circular iron sukashi tsuba pierced and engraved with leaves, in its red and black lacquered saya.

A WORLD WAR TWO 'SHIN-GUNTO' MOUNTED JAPANESE OFFICER'S KATANA with signed 25 1/4in. smith-made arsenal blade (some cleaned staining and edge nicks at tip), traces of 'hamon', cast copper alloy 'tsuba' with strong traces of gilt, signed tang with single 'mekugi-ana', cotton bound sharkskin grip and brown lacquered wood scabbard with later leather cover 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 Japanese iron tsuba, signed. 8x7.5cm

Tsuba als Öllampe: Japan Meiji-Periode. Kleines Gefäß wohl für Räucherwaren. Bronze mit rötlichbrauner Patina. Oberteil in Form einer Tsuba mit Affen. 2,7 x 5,5 x 7 cm. D

Tsuba Japan Edo-Zeit: (1603-1868). Tsuba Eisen, mit Pflanzendekor u. vergoldeten wohl Wurzeln. D: ca. 73 mm. Mittig an Klingenführung mit Meisterzeichen 2 Sterne oben u. je seitl. 3 Sterne. Provenienz: Gaston-Louis Vuitton Collection. Lit. Abb S.93 The Room of Wonders. The collections of Gaston-Louis Vuitton. Ed. Gallimard. D

Japanische Eisen Tsuba (Stichblatt eines Katana-Schwertes) der Edo-Epoche - rundes Blatt mit gold- und silbertauschiertem Blütendekor (beidseitig), profilierter Rand mit Mäanderdekor, D ca. 8cm

2 japanische Eisen Tsuba (Stichblatt eines Katana-Schwertes) der Edo-Epoche - dunkel patiniert, Durchbruchdekor mit Tieren (Drachen) und Pflanzen, 1 Blatt signiert und Kupfer-tauschiert, D ca. 7,5cm

Japanische Eisen Tsuba (Stichblatt eines Katana-Schwertes) der Edo-Epoche - dunkel patiniert und partiell goldtauschiert, feines Durchbruchdekor mit Ranken, Wolken und Drachen (stilisiert), D ca. 8cm

Japanische Eisen Tsuba (Stichblatt eines Shoto-Schwertes) der Edo-Epoche - dunkel patiniert und an den Abschlüssen vergoldet, verschlungene Darstellung zweier Drachen, fein punziertes geometrisches Dekor, H ca. 6cm, B 5cm

A Japanese wakizashi, 30cm curved blade, iron tsuba, cord-bound tsuka, lacquer saya, 54cm long overall; others, similar (3)

A KATANA, SHŌWA PERIOD (1926-1945), SIGNED CHOUNSAI EMURA SAKU, CIRCA 1940-44sugata (configuration): shinogi-zukuri (longitudinal ridgeline) with shallow tori-zori (even curve); hamon (tempering pattern): gunome midare (~horse-tooth~ undulating); nakago (tang): ubu (unaltered) with a single mekugi-ana (peg hole), signed on the omote (front side) Chounsai Emura saku; koshirae (mounting): tsuka (hilt of wood covered with white same (rayskin) with leather binding; plain iron mokko tsuba (quatrefoil sword guard), plain iron fittings on a mottled black and dull gold lacquered saya (scabbard); leather sageo (retaining cord); 65.5 cm; 25 3/4 in blade; ; Chounsai Emura (Emura Shigetato), was the director of Okayama prison where he supervised a sword making facility in the grounds of the prison. He made sword blades himself but also trained prisoners in the production of swords in support of the Japanese war effort. The style of Emura signatures on blades produced at this facility vary considerably and it is unusual to find swords of this period in non-military mounts.

A WAKIZASHI (SHORT SWORD) MOUNTED IN A BLACK LACQUERED SAYA, UNSIGNED, 18TH CENTURYthe blade shinogi-zukuri (longitudinal ridge line); forging and tempering details obscured by rubbing; fitted with an iron tsuba (sword guard) decorated with a bridge in copper and gold relief, a copper-alloy habaki (collar). Tsuka (hilt) covered with same (rayskin) and wrapped in black silk braid; copper alloy menuki (hilt fittings) in the form of hawks, fuchi-kashira (collar and pommel) decorated with raised gilt hawks on a shakudô nanako (patinated copper alloy with multiple hammered dots) ground, nakago (tang) with one mekugi-ana (peg hole); unsigned35.5 cm; 14 in blade

A WAKIZASHI (SHORT SWORD) MOUNTED IN A BLACK LACQUERED SAYA (SCABBARD), KIKU ICHI KAWACHI (NO) KAMI SUKESADA, CIRCA 1650-1700the blade shinogi-zukuri (longitudinal ridge line); forging and tempering details obscured by rubbing; fitted with an iron tsuba (sword guard) decorated with a temple and geese in gold and copper relief, a two-piece copper habaki (collar). Tsuka (hilt) covered with same (rayskin) and wrapped in black silk braid; menuki (hilt fittings) in copper alloy, fuchi (collar) decorated with cherry bloom and birds, nakago (tang) with one mekugi-ana (peg hole) and signed on the omote (outer facing side when worn) Kiku Ichi Kawachi (no) kami Sukesada, on the ura (inner facing side of the blade) Bizen Kuni Osafune ju44 cm; 17 1/4 in blade

A JAPANESE SWORD IN PLAIN WOODEN SAYA (SCABBARD), CIRCA 1890-1910the blade mounted in a plain wooden saya (scabbard) with an unusual shaped tsuka (hilt) with two mekugi-ana (holes for wooden pegs) in the nakago (tang), perhaps indicating that the blade has been remounted for martial arts practice. The nakago with coarse file marks and the blade with a gilt copper-alloy habaki (collar) and plain polished steel tsuba (sword guard). Forging and tempering details of the blade are obscured by rubbing64 cm; 25 1/4 in blade

ISSENTEI SHUNSAN: AN IRON TSUBA WITH SEABIRDSBy Issentei Shunsan, signed Issentei ShunsanJapan, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th - 19th centuryOf kaku-gata shape, the iron plate tsuba with seabirds in flight over rushing water, details in shakudo and gold overlay, two hitsu, of which one is plugged.SIZE 7 x 6.3 cmWEIGHT 99 gCondition: Good condition, traces of age and wear, and corrosion.Provenance: French private collection. The inner rim of the nagako-ana numbered '28692'.

A GROUP OF FIVE IRON TSUBAJapan, 19th century or earlierThe first a rare tsuba cast in relief with an oni head below a tama (magic pearl), inscribed to the backside. The second of maru-gata form, inlaid in brass with numerous arrowheads. The third in the form of fukura suzume, signed. The fourth of maru-gata form, finely executed in sukashibori (openwork), depicting a grazing horse, signed. The fifth of maru-gata form, cast in openwork with an ink stick and stone, a brush, and a hanging scroll, embellished in gilt.DIAMETER 6 to 8.3 cm (total) WEIGHT (total) 460 gCondition: Each in very good condition with typical associated surface wear and surface scratches. The second with minor losses to the inlays. Provenance: German private collection.

AN IRON TSUBA WITH ARROWSJapan, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th - 19th centuryOf tate-kaku (rhomboidal) shape, made of an iron tsuchimeji plate with folded edges decorated with arrows inlaid in silver and copper.SIZE 9.5 x 9.3 cmWEIGHT 143.8 gCondition: Good condition, minor wear, and few notches.Provenance: French private collection.

AN IRON TSUBA WITH EMBLEMJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)Of mokko gata (lobed shape) form with a circular gilt-copper emblem inlaid at the upper section, depicting triangular forms. Condition: Good condition with traces of age and use, a few small chips.Provenance: Private collection, USA.SIZE 8.7 x 8.3 cmWEIGHT 165.5 g

SA: A TACHI IN KOSHIRAEBy Sa, signed SaJapan, mid-17th century, early Edo period (1615-1868)The blade:The slender, finely curved blade with shinogi-zukuri and iori mune, the hamon is gunome-midare with a high proportion of nie as well as several ashi, the hada is ko-itame with some nagare. The nakago is ubu with one mekugi-ana, no yasurime, the tip is kuri jiri.The mounting:The copper tsuba of maru gata form with two hitsu and chased decorations, the copper fuchi and kashira with fine horizontal file marks, the gilt menuki depicting a sinuously coiled dragon. The gilt copper habaki with diagonal file marks to the short sides. The lacquered saya with copper fittings decorated with reddish-gold seaweed roundels on a black ground with gold sprinkles and streaks reminiscent of wood grain.NAGASA 81.7, LENGTH 85 cm (the blade) and 136 cm (the koshirae)Condition: The blade is in good condition with some surface wear as well as minor fukure and ware, the kissaki with a minuscule chip and the tip slightly bent. The mounts are in good condition with minor wear and nicks, occasional light scratches. One menuki is lost.Provenance: Austrian private collection.

CHORENSAI MINAMOTO: A TSUCHIMEJI TSUBA OF TEKKAIBy Chorensai Minamoto Nobusada, signed Chorensai Minamoto NobusadaJapan, Edo period (1615-1868), dated 1856Of nade-maru-gata shape, with one hitsu, the iron tsuchimeji plate decorated with the immortal Tekkai expelling his spirit, worked in takabori with copper, gold, and silver takazogan, with signature. The reverse with a mountain landscape and incised with Ansei sannen shoto kore o tsukuru (Made in early winter, 1856).SIZE 7.5 x 6.7 cmWEIGHT 103.5 gCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, traces of age.Provenance: French private collection.

MASAYOSHI: AN IRON TSUBA DEPICTING A THATCHED HUTBy Masayoshi, signed Masayoshi sakuJapan, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th - 19th centuryOf maru-gata shape, with two hitsu, depicting plovers and a thatched hut in a river landscape, worked in takabori, shishiaibori, with gold and silver takazogan.SIZE 7.9 x 7.4 cmWEIGHT 139.3 gCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, traces of age.Provenance: French private collection.

A FINE KATANA WITH STAG ANTLER AND SHINCHU KOSHIRAEJapan, Meiji period (1868-1912)The blade:Shinogi-zukuri with iori mune, the hamon is sambon-sugi and gunome with nioi, the hada is masame. The mounting:The habaki of copper with horizontal filing marks. The shinchu (brass) tsuba of mokko-gata shape, the tsuka of stag antler framed with shinchu, carved depicting figural scenes, copper details and accentuated with tokugawa mon crests. The kashira and fuchi of shinchu. The saya also of carved stag antler depicting warriors separated by shinchu braces with tokugawa mon. TOTAL LENGTH 110 cm (the koshirae)Condition: The blade is in good condition with a few minuscule nicks, fukure and wear. A piece of shinchu reattached and glued back at the tsuka, minor material loss to stag antler carvings.Provenance: Austrian private collection.

CHOHAN MITSUTAKA: AN IRON TSUBA WITH SHISHIBy Mitsutaka, signed Chohan no Mitsutaka sakuJapan, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th - 19th centuryOf maru-gata shape, with one hitsu, the iron Choshu plate decorated in high relief with a shishi lion on a rock to one side, its eyes accentuated in gold inlay, the reverse with a shishi lion in a cave.SIZE 7.2 x 6.9 cmWEIGHT 130 gCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, traces of age.Provenance: French private collection.

AIZU KANETOMO: A WAKIZASHI IN KOSHIRAE, WITH NBTHK CERTIFICATEBy Aizu Kanetomo, unsigned Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)The blade: Shobu-zukuri and iori mune. The hamon is sugu with some gunome in nie-deki, the hada is masame.The mounting: The iron tsuba of mokko gata form with one hitsu, cast in openwork with inome pattern to the four corners and inlaid with a brass Katabami mon. The shakudo fuchi and kashira with gilt decoration of bamboo stalks and leaves. The shakudo menuki in the form of leafy sprays. The copper kozuka decorated with a bird perched on a tree in high relief, the details and back are gilt. The tsuka covered in rayskin and wrapped with black textile. The copper habaki is plain. The saya is lacquered black and inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pearl speckles.With an NBTHK certificate reference no. 237814 attributing the blade to Aizu Kanetomo.NAGASA 34.5 cm, LENGTH 53 cm (total) Condition: The blade is in very good condition with minor wear, few minuscule blisters, the ridge with a minuscule nick. The mounts are in good condition with some wear, the saya with minor age cracks, nicks, and scratches. Provenance: Czech private collection.

A GROUP OF EIGHT IRON TSUBAJapan, Edo period (1615-1868), 18th-19th century, one added metal tsuba dating to the 20th centuryConsisting of nine maru-gata shaped tsuba, three with sukashi-bori. Depicting landscapes with water, some accentuated with gilt, silver and copper takazogan.SIZE from 5.8 x 5.5 cm to 7.6 x 7.3 cmWEIGHT 775.4 g (total)Condition: All in good condition with age-appropriate surface wear and corrosion.Provenance: Austrian private collection.

TsubaJapan, Eisen, beidseitig mit erhabenem Kirschblütendekor, sign., D: ca. 7 cm. Provenienz: Aus dem Nachlass von Prinz Ulrich zu Wied, Nachkomme von König Wilhelm II. aus der Marienwahl, Ludwigsburg.

A late WWII Japanese military shin-gunto the black painted wood saya in a brown leather field cover with military bounds, signed Tang, overall length 93.5cmBlade with some oxidisation and slight denting to the edge, scabbard in good order, fish skin handle has been initialled in ink FJJ, tsuba and other mounts a little rubbed.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. overall length 93.5cm

Excellent Condition Hand Forged Japanese Katana in Highly Decorated Wood Saya (Scabbard) Brass Tsuba and Real Ray Skin Leather handle Folded Steel Blade 106cm length. With Black Protective Cover

Wakizashi, Japan, wohl Edo-Zeit leicht gebogene, einschneidige Klinge, durchbrochenes Eisen-Tsuba, Rochenhautgriff mit Stoffwicklung und Lackkappe, rotbraune Lackscheide mit Beimesser, Klinge signiert, L ges. ca. 59cm, Klinge-L ca. 43cm (Griff entfernt), starke Altersspuren, Klinge, Tsuba und Beimesser korrodiert, Scheide und Griff mit Fehlstellen/Defekten

Katana-Schwert mit Tsuba. Japan um 1900. Klinge beidseitig ziseliert und beschriftet.

Ornamental Japanese Katana (Samurai sword) in black with metal spindled Tsuba, comes complete with Saya

A JAPANESE WAKIZASHI SWORD 44CM BLADE, SOLID TSUBA, RED LAQUERED SCABBARD (UNABLE TO REMOVE BLADE)

A JAPANESE KATANA SWORD, 72CM, WORLD WAR II SHOWA PERIOD BLADE, WITH PIERCED METAL TSUBA BLACK SCABBARD

A JAPANESE WAKIZASHI, 30CM, LATE 19TH CENTURY MEIJI PERIOD BLADE WITH CARVED BONE TSUBA AND VARIGATED PAINTED SCABBARD

A Japanese wakizashi, late 19th or early 20th century, with bronze and gilt bronze kashira, menuki and fuchi, the bronze tsuba with scrolling dragon design, leather clad scabbard, 84cm long overall; together with a 19th century American cavalry sword, with pierced half basket brass hilt with the figure of Liberty, steel scabbard, 99cm long overallThe blade of the wakizashi has been ground and now coated with grease, pegs are rotten, blade is 57.5cm long, leather scabbard is tired.  American sword with some rust to blade, the scabbard also rusty and with a dent/crease towards the tip.

KILL BILL: VOLUME 1 - The Bride's (Uma Thurman) Bloodied Hattori Hanzo SwordThe Bride's (Uma Thurman) bloodied Hattori Hanzo sword from Quentin Tarantino's revenge drama Kill Bill: Vol. 1. Beatrix Kiddo wielded the sword made for her by master bladesmith Hattori Hanzo (Sonny Chiba) against O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu) and her Crazy 88. Chiba served as the film's sword consultant.This katana features a bloodstained resin blade with a metallic paint finish inset into a metal habaki painted gold-color; a matte black metal tsuba; a textured white resin tsuka affixed with faux gold-color decorative jewels and wrapped with a black leather cord tsuka ito; and a faux gold-color kashira engraved with leaf emblems. Also included is a polished black bamboo saya with a matching leaf emblem tip; a gold-color aluminum hamon on each side; a gold-color rope sageo; and the Hattori Hanzo emblem etched into it. The katana does not feature a personalized engraving, suggesting it was built for complex fight scenes and shots which highlighted the sheath over the blade. It exhibits nicks and a slash, and the hamons are lifting from production use and age. Dimensions: (sheathed) 42" x 4" x 4" (106.75 cm x 10.25 cm x 10.25 cm) Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 21st. The auction will begin at 8:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, June 22nd; Thursday, June 23rd; or Friday, June 24th.

G.I. JOE: RETALIATION - Storm Shadow's Stunt KatanaStorm Shadow's stunt katana from Jon M. Chu's sci-fi action sequel G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Storm Shadow (Lee Byung-hun) kept his signature katana and wakizashi on his back throughout the film, unsheathing them to fight Snake Eyes (Ray Park). The blade of this rubber stunt katana is hand-painted silver to resemble steel with a red Arashikage clan emblem taped near the guard, a tsuba with six notches around its edges, and a white textured grip painted to resemble cord. The sword is missing its tip, and exhibits stains and paint flaking throughout from production use. Dimensions: 35.5" x 4" x 3" (90.25 cm x 10.25 cm x 7.75 cm) Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500ΔThis lot will be auctioned on Wednesday, June 22nd. The auction will begin at 8:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, June 21st; Thursday, June 23rd; or Friday, June 24th.

NINJA ASSASSIN - Raizo's (Rain) SwordRaizo's (Rain) sword from James McTeigue's action thriller Ninja Assassin. Raizo wielded his sword in various fight scenes throughout the film, most notably as he fought his older brother, Takeshi (Rick Yune).The aluminum sword has a wooden grip bound in black cloth and a metal tsuba. A groove runs along the length of both sides of the blade, with three Japanese symbols engraved into the base of the blade. The blade has been blunted to prevent injury. It exhibits wear, including a small amount of adhesive at the base of the grip and some loosening of the guard. Dimensions: 37" x 2.5" x 2.25" (94 cm x 6.5 cm x 5.75 cm) Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, June 23rd. The auction will begin at 8:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, June 21st; Wednesday, June 22nd; or Friday, June 24th.

JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) STEEL KATANA SWORDThe steel blade, 66cm long, with pierced iron Tsuba, cord wrapped ray skin hilt with two dragon Menuki and parcel-gilt Kashira, with later leather WW2 leather scabbard, 93.5cm long overall; Together with a later Mariner’s sailcloth caseHanded to Major Alan Cooper of the East Kent Regiment, known as The Buffs, shortly after the surrender of the Japanese in World War Two, August 1945. The carrying bag was reputedly stitched by a crew member of the Landing Craft Tank that Major Cooper commanded. Condition report: The steel blade with various small nibbles to the edge and some oxidization. The hilt removable with no signature beneath. A leather collar probably concealing the Fuchi. Some minor spots of oxidization wear and rubbing overall. Leather scabbard dating from the World War Two. General light scuffs and scratches. The blade is approx 67cm long and the leather scabbard 70cm high. 

The black lacquered scabbard, saya, decorated with gilded floral and foliate mounts, two suspending loops, obi-tori, the solid tsuba with radial lines, the hilt, tsuka, covered in shagreen terminating in a gilded floral mount, kabuto-gane, wear commensurate with age, shagreen split, gilt loss 94 cm long PROVENANCE The Dr. and Mrs. D Davies Collection

The single-edged polished blade of traditional form and construction fitted to a leather and iron mounted hilt, tsuka, the gilt-highlighted oval tsuba decorated with a praying mantis and sprigs of seeding grass, the black lacquered scabbard, saya, decorated with iron-red and gilt ginkgo leaves, wear commensurate with age

A Japanese Shinshinto katana, having a 68cm curved steel blade with copper habaki, pierced brass floral decorated tsuba and samegawa wrapped tsuka with menuki, 92cm.The back edge of the blade appears to have been hit, as if to cut through something, and is heavily dented.Small knocks to edge of blade near tip.Unable to get a clearer image of the signature.

A Post-Second World War Japanese Katana, the 65cm machine forged steel blade, one piece brass habaki, prunus cast brass tsuba, braid bound hilt, with press stud, triple chrysanthemum head menuki, the steel scabbard with gilt metal mounts and a later leather jungle cover, 102cm

A Second World War Japanese Officer's Swagger/Dagger Stick, the 29cm fullered steel blade with spear point and single edge, the leather bound grip and haft with wrythen twisted and ring tooled decoration, 45cm, on a hardwood stand, with photocopied research material - Footnote:- Brought back from Burma by LAC Kenneth Milnes who served with 2963 Squadron RAF in Burma during the Second World War after spending most of his time serving in Indiaalso, two small Japanese flags/pennants - one possibly a copy, and a modern bronze tsuba with red patina, boxed. (4)

A Second World War Japanese Officer's Katana, the 64cm steel blade with narrow undulating hamon, the tang with single mekugi ana, signed on one side, with single piece copper habaki, prunus cast tsuba, brown braid bound same hilt with triple chrysanthemum head menuki and blue and brown knot and cord, the steel scabbard has been later painted green, 103cmSmall nicks to the edge of the blade towards the tip. Some flakes to the later painted surface of the scabbard