15 Nov 2010
10:00 PST
San Francisco
Antique Arms and Armor, Sporting Guns, and Aviation Memorabilia
Back to auction 18400
Antique Arms and Armor, Sporting Guns, and Aviation Memorabilia
Back to auction 18400
A Japanese Type 8 diplomat's court sword
Straight 25 inch blade of diamond section. Brass hilt of regulation pattern, the front shell molded with the rising son, the balance of the hilt molded with floral meander and panels of the kiri-mon. Black composition grip bound with brass wire. Black leather scabbard with floral engraved brass mounts.
Condition: Blade showing areas of light spotting. Hilt with traces of gilt finish. Scabbard leather scuffed and showing old repair above drag.
Condition: Blade showing areas of light spotting. Hilt with traces of gilt finish. Scabbard leather scuffed and showing old repair above drag.
Sold for
US$ 351
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Note: See pages 104-5 of Swords of Imperial Japan, 1868-1945 by Jim Dawson.
Category: Arms and Armour
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