29th Sep, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Militaria & Ethnographica

 
  Lot 13
 

13

A Late 19th Century Japanese Wakizashi, with 54cm steel blade, the sectional bone hilt and scabbard

A Late 19th Century Japanese Wakizashi, with 54cm steel blade, the sectional bone hilt and scabbard carved with Samurai warriors in battle; a Very Similar Wakizashi, with 41cm blade, the hilt and scabbard with brass bands embossed with the Tokagawa mon; a Similar Tanto, with 25cm blade, the bone hilt and scabbard with brass bands (3 - af)

Sold for £250
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

All three weapons have rust spotting to the blades, with no signs of a hamon. The tanto also having a nick to the edge. The bone handles and scabbards are unstable, with losses and damage.

 


We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.

Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

Auction: Militaria & Ethnographica, 29th Sep, 2017

Militaria & Ethnographica

View all lots in this sale

Sell one like this

If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch. 

YOUR DETAILS

ITEM DETAILS

Upload images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


CONFIRM & SUBMIT