A Pair of Japanese Aikuchi. A pair of Japanese Aikuchi from the same workshop. From the Meiji period,1890's. These are high quality export work.The laquer work is signed by the artist, Ho Sho Kusai ,and is high quality. The blades are basic forged and oil quenched and in bright polish. The blades are unsigned. The artist has signed the back of the saya on both daggers. These are fine examples of export laquer work in excellent condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese 1883 Pattern Naval Dirk. A Japanese 1883 Pattern commissioned officers dirk. This is a mid to late war example. Has a set of hanging straps which is rare. The hilt is cast celluloid to imitate fish skin. The fittings are brass. The scabbard is moulded steel with simulated finish. The blade is one piece steel and chrome plated, also grooved. Has some scratches and flaws but otherwise in good condition. A nice example with rare straps. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Aikuchi Dagger. A Japanese Aikuchi dagger. Has a arrowhead for a blade , the arrowhead is signed Tade Shige. This style is Meiji export work circa 1800's. In good untouched condition. A rare quirky item. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Aikuchi Mounts. Japanese Aikuchi mounts on a wood tsunagi. The mounts are in Cloisone enamel and are in excellent condition. These mounts are from the meiji period circa 1880's. The mounts would fit a blade 11.5" in length and the tang 15mm across and 5mm thick. This is the best quality export work and rare to find in such good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Aikuchi. A Japanese Aikuchi, dagger. Made for export circa 1890's. Blade not signed. In good clean untouched condition. A complete dagger. Over 18's and U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Civilian Award. Japanese Civilian award, possibly presented for bravery. In original box with paperwork. A scarce item. In excellent condition. U.K SALES ONLY

Japanese Coronation Medal. Japanese Coronation medal for Emperor Taisho in 1915. Looks silver but is not hallmarked. In original but damaged box. Overall condition is good. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Fuchi Kashira. Japanese Fuchi Kashira, a matched pair. 19th century period. Lots of gilt on flowers. Has its Shipa Dome. In good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Fuchi Kashira. Japanese Fuchi Kashira. 19th century period. In soft metal. Overall condition good. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Fuchi Kashira. Japanese Fuchi Kashira, 19th century period. From the Soten school. Has Samurai design. Lots of gilt left , overall condition good. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Kabuto. A Japanese Kabuto, a helmet. A battle weight, sixteen plate iron bowl. The laquer finish is a red/brown mixture. Circa Edo period 1700-50. In good condition for its age. There is cracking of the laquer, the original liner has been replaced and has had some other repair work in the past. But overall a fine Kabuto. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Katana Blade. The remains of a Katana blade and its original WW2 mounts. The blade is signed Suke Naga , dated 1845. The smith was highly rated in the Bizen Yokoyama school. The blade has been polished and put in shira saya. The blade length is just over 11". The original mounts are in as found condition. Sword was a wartime souvenir and broken by British M.Ps on return to U.K. A unique piece. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Katana Mounts. A full set of Japanese Katana Mounts, Kosherai. These mounts are shin gunto, WW 2 period. The mounts are in very good condition. The hilt is complete and has a silver Mon badge , a samurai family. The leather jungle cover is in fine condition. An excellent example of these kind of mounts. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Katana Tsuba. Japanese Katana Tsuba, in Shakudo (soft metal). Has a separate shakudo rim. Has gold plated Hitsu Anna. From the late Edo period. In nice condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Katana Tsuka. Japanese Katana Tsuka from the Edo period. Has been mounted on a war sword. In good condition. Has quality menuki and fuchi, the kashira is gone and covered in Dutch leather instead. Overall length is 25cm , inside length is 22.5cm. Width inside at mouth is 12mm. A quality handle. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Katana. A Japanese Katana. A Koa-Isshin Mantetsu Gunto pattern WW2 sword. Blade made in Japan, a possible Gendiato. Made in 1941. In untouched condition. The mounts are in fine condition, the saya has some paint missing. The blade has some old marks but is in good condition. A good quality WW2 sword. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Katana. A Japanese Shin Gunto Army Officers sword. A medium quality Showa-to blade in untouched condition. Signed Seki Ju Kane Tatsu Saku. The mounts are in good condition, handle, iron tsuba and original jungle cover. The blade has scratches and old rust spots in places. The sword would benefit from a polish. Overall a good example of this kind of sword. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Katana. A Japanese Type 98 Shin Gunto Army officers sword with a Gendaito blade. Signed Shinano Kuni Minamoto Tomo Maro Saku. Made high grade swords and was a R.J.T smith. Fittings and saya in good condition. Blade has old surface rust, would benefit from a polish. Overall a fine sword that would restore well. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Ko Gatana. A Japanese Ko Gatana, a side knife. A blade in shira saya , resting scabbard. Some one has put a replacement handle on the blade. Signed Bishu Osafune Ju Fujiwara Sukesada. Blade in good polish. A fine example of this kind of blade. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Ko-Gatana. A Japanese Ko-Gatana, sideknife. Good quality example with a male dragon in clouds motif. Signed Idzumi Kami Kosho Kunai Mori Kuni Saku. A rated maker. Circa 1661-73. Has a shakudo and gilt hilt. Blade in old polish. A nice example. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Kodjuka Style Handles. A boxed set of three Japanese Kodjuka style handles. Meiji period circa 1870-1900. Export ware in soft metal with three different designs. Handles are double sided. A fine example of its kind. OVER 18\' AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Kodjuka. A Japanese Kodjuka from the Edo period. In Shibuichi and Shakudo. Has a bird in a tree design. Signed Toshi Mitsu.There is some wear and tear due to its age and being mounted on a sword but overall it is good for its age. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Kodjuka. A Japanese Kodjuka in soft metal. Has a carp in a waterfall design. Signed in two kanji , Mitsu Masa. There were four men using this art name in the mid to late Edo period 1700-1800. In fine condition and a nice example. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki in gilt. A pair of Dogs of Fo, in a heavy style. Meiji period. Good quality , some slight wear. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of large Menuki off a temple sword. In soft metal, inlaid with hard stone. Shi Shi dog design. 2.25" in length. Cicra 19th century. A rare pair of menuki in good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki. Meiji period. Samurai in boats design. In shakudo , faded. Fine quality. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki. Late period , meiji export work. A pair of Dragons in thin silver. Has a nice patina. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. Japanese Menuki. Look late 19th century. In Shakudo with some gilding. An unusual design. Have been mounted on a sword at some point. Some dirt in parts but overall condition good. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki. In shakudo. A pair of Oxen at play for a design. Meiji period. In good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. An odd pair of Japanese Menuki. One a corn and leaves design in shakudo and gilt. The other a monkey in shakudo. Both faded but some gilt left on one. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. An odd pair of Japanese Menuki. One is a riding baton, meiji period. The other is horses and leaves in faded shakudo. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki in copper. Has a nature motif. In faded condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki in shakudo and gilt. A plum blossom design. Meiji period. Faded but in good shape. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A single Japanese Menuki. Meiji period. Gilt in good condition. Unknown subject. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki. Meiji period, Plum Blossom design. Shakudo, in faded condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki. Meiji period. Melons and leaves in Sakudo and gilt. Fine and in good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki. Meiji period. Kiln roofs covered in snow. In shakudo,gilt and silver, faded condition. An unusual design. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki in gilt. A pair of light Bhuddist Swords. Meiji period. Faded condition but a nice pair. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Menuki. A pair of Japanese Menuki, circa 1850's. In shakudo with gold highlight's. Depicts a pair of male and female dragons. 72mm long, large size. In good condition. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks. Japanese Military and Civil Swords and Dirks by Richard Fuller and Ron Gregory. Published in 1996. Now out of print making them difficult to find. The authors last book and probably the best. In used but good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Navy Womens Association Medal. Japanese Navy Women's Association Medal. This is their highest award, in enamel and silver, not hallmarked. In its original box and in excellent condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese O Tanto. A Japanese O Tanto or Ko Wakizashi. Unsigned Koto blade circa pre 1600. Blade in bright condition, has some small rust spots and scratches. Has nice mounts in good condition. The red laquer saya has some minor damage, and gold paint motifs. The tsuba and fittings are soft metal and circa 19th century. A nice display piece. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Order of the Rising Sun. Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, 8th grade. In silver, not hallmarked. In original box and in very good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Pouch Clasps. Japanese pouch clasps. Three pairs in various designs. Meiji period. Light weight. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Pouch Clasps. An odd pair of Japanese pouch clasps. One of a Bat the other a figure at work. Hollow. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Pouch Clasps. A pair of Japanese Pouch clasps. Show's Benki and his Bell design. Circa 1900. In silver metal. One clasp is 1900 the other a later casting. In clean condition. Would look good on a sword. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Su-Yari. A Japanese Su-Yari, a spear head. Has no mounts. Blade looks old possibly pre 1600, has single Kanji, looks like Hiro. In bright condition, has some old kizu, flaws in skin steel. Would benefit from more research. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Sword Knot. A Japanese sword knot. A 1934 pattern company grade rank tassel for a lieutenant up to captain. In excellent condition. OVER18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Sword Mounts. A full set of Japanese sword mounts, (kosherae). A set of shin gunto mounts in fine condition. Saya has its paint and mounts are all in good condition. Has the large scarce pierced tsuba, also has its saurute loop. A fine set of katana mounts. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Sword Mounts. A full set of mounts for a Shin Gunto Officers sword. Has quality antique gilt dragon menuki. The tsuba is pierced and also good quality. Saya is light weight aluminium and has bright green paint. Leather jungle cover in good condition. A fine set of mounts. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tachi Tsuba. An Iron Tachi Tsuba. From the late Edo period. Signed Kii no Kuni Masa Yoshi. In fine condition, has a lovely patina and some of its original finish. The tsuba is 73mm across and 76mm high. A fine collector's piece. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tanto Scabbard. A Japanese Tanto Scabbard. Dating to the Meiji period, circa 1890's. In two tone laquer and has a silver end cap. In fine condition. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tanto Tsuka. Japanese Tanto Tsuka. A high quality tsuka. Binding is either lacquered leather or baleen (rare). Has a full set of mounts. The total length is 121mm. Internal length is 100mm. Width of the back of the mouth is 6mm. Centre of mekugi anna 17mm up from the bottom of fuchi. A fine handle. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tanto Tsuka. Japanese Tanto Tsuka. Circa Satsuma rebellion. A low quality emergency hilt. Usually found in poor condition. Overall length is 120mm. Width at mouth of fitting is 9mm. Has old internal packing. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tanto. A Japanese Tanto, from the Bizen school circa 1550-1650\'s. Unsigned, the blade has been over polished obscuring the Gunome Midare Hamon and grain. The mounts are in good condition, has an old iron tsuba and the rest of the mounts are 20th century. An attractive display piece. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba made of iron. Some shaomi influence/tenbo. An old tsuba looks early Edo period. Has dark patina and in good condition for its age. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba. Made of iron in a mokko shape. In the style of the Owari school. A koto style but looks later Edo period. Tsuba is tsukashi (pierced). In fine condition and has nice patina. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese iron tsuba, 70mm tall by 67mm across. Depicts a marubori buffalo head down and tether tied. Quality chiselling of hair and other details. Looks good enough to be master /pupil work of the tetsu gendo school. Signature, a Chinese seal in gold inlay, either Nao Fusa or Nao Ka. Late Edo period. A very fine tsuba in superb condition. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Iron Katana size Tsuba. In a Mokko shape. Late Edo period. Not signed. Depicts boat and drying fishing nets in a Chinese style. Nice condition and dark brown patina. 86mm by 79mm across. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Tsuba, Katana size in soft metal. Circa mid 20th century. Has gold/gilt and silver inlays. Made for better quality martial arts training swords by Japanese companies. The hole for the blade in the tsuba is 7mm by 26mm.U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. Japanese Tsuba, Tsukashi (pierced). From the Edo period. Possibly cast iron with some gilt inlay remaining. The tsuba is inscribed to Goshu Aikoneju Nomura Kane Nori. A good quality tsuba with a nice patina. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. Japanese Tanto Tsuba. Made in the early 19th century. Made of iron and has a silver rim. In good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Tsuba, Iron tsukashi (pierced). From the Echizen Kinai school and is unsigned. Looks late Edo period. Has a leaf motif which is typical Kinai subject. Some old spots of rust and dark colour but overall condition is okay. 68mm across by71mm long. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. Japanese Wakizashi Iron Tsuba. Inscribed So-Ten Saku. From the mid Edo period. Has a warrior on horseback crossing a bridge design. Some gilt left and nice old patina. A quality tsuba. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese iron Tsuba for a small katana. Choshu school work from the late Edo period. Signed Choshu Ju Yuki Taka. One smith used this name but used different kanji for second name. Has a dragon in waves design. In good condition. A fine tsuba. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Iron Mokko shaped Tsuba. Made for a handachi mounted sword. Circa late Edo into Meiji period. Signed with a Chinese art name, Sei sen do. Could not find any listing on this man. Has a waves and bird motif. A fine quality tsuba and in excellent condition. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A large iron Katana size tsuba. Unsigned , from the Jakushi school. Late Edo period. Has a Chinese landscape at night scene. In good condition some light rust and nice patina. 81mm across by 87mm high. Tang hole 28mm high by 9mm wide internal. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Wakizashi Iron Tsuba. From the Tetsugendo school. From the late Edo into Meiji period. Tsuba not signed. In good condition and has a nice patina. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Tosho style Wakizashi size iron tsuba. Looks to be circa 1580's to 1620's due to its condition and old black patina. Some wear around the Nakago ana. A nice old iron tsuba. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese iron wakizashi tsuba. Late Edo period into early 19thC. Looks like Nara work. Ovoid in shape and has inlaid gold leaves, with some inlay missing. Has a dark patina. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese iron wakizashi Tsuba. Kyo- Tsukashi work dating to late Muromachi to early Edo period 1580\'s-1620\'s. Nice patina and in good condition for its age. 72mm in diameter. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. Japanese Tsuba in Iron, from the later Edo period. Has a theatre mask motif, has some of its original gold inlay left. Has a nice old black patina. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Iron Katana Tsuba. A rounded square shape, looks Aizu-Shaomi work. Late Edo period circa 1800. In good condition has dark patina and some old rust spots. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Iron Wakizashi Tsuba. In a mokko shape and looks Aizu-Shoami work circa 1800. Has a large boar running through bamboo design in soft metal. One side has dark patina and some old rust, the other has been over cleaned. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba. An iron tsuba in a Mokko shape, from the Edo period. Has a fisherman and carp design. Some original gilt left and the iron has a nice patina. Some wear to the face but overall condition is good. A fine tsuba. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A big iron handachi tsuba. Has Yoshiro Zogan, brass inlays. Has a nice black patina and some old rust on the rim. Small amount of inlay missing. Looks late Muromachi era ,1580\'s. A fine tactile tsuba for its age. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A big folded iron tsuba. A rare shape, like a flower petal. Looks similar to Myochin armourers work of 1550-1650 period, but later Edo period work. Is inlaid with horses in shakudo,copper,brass and silver. Signed in soshu script, hard to translate. Has a nice patina and in fine condition for its age. A fine artistic piece. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. Japanese Bushu Iron oval Tsuba. Circa 1800. Has faint signature, ? Mitsu . Design of fine line piercing. In good condition and has a nice black patina. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Tsuba, an oval shakudo plate. Signed Yanagawa Naomasa, the work is Katakiri bori. This is first generation of Yanagawa school. Has a tiger sheltering from rain under bamboo design. Nice dark patina and in very good condition. Measures 64mm by 69mm. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Iron Tsuba. In a Mokko shape. Looks Shoami work with Nara school influence circa 1800. Some wear to silver face of samurai but overall condition is good. 72mm across by 73mm high. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Tsuba , irregular shape in Shakudo metal. Meiji period. Has a depiction of Hotei , god of fortune. In good condition, has a small alteration by cutting into the figures chin so as to fit the sword it was on. Measures 64mm by 66mm. In good condition. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Tsuba in iron and Katana sized. From the mid Edo period 1680-1750. Signed Soheishi Niudo Soten. Looks first generation signature, only two generations listed. Has a design of samurai warriors, plenty of gold and silver still left. Has some light old rust spots but overall condition is good. A fine tsuba and good example of its kind. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Iron Tsuba. Large rounded square shape with hammered rim. Signed Masa Mori, 4 smiths used this name, only one used 2 kanji. Circa 1656-1731. Specialised in fine Kebori work. Design has incised linesfeaturing a Chinese village and boat sails. Possibly this smith. Size 80mm across and 86mm high. Nice brown/black patina, some old rust. Good for its age. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Iron Katana Tsuba. Early Edo period. Could be signed Kane Sada. A Hizen Nagasaki artist. Depiction of a man leading a pack horse. Light silver on rope. Nice black patina. Two shakudo plugged hitsu ana, also has one pierced hole at bottom of tsuba. Overall condition good. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Iron Wakizashi Tsuba. A Mokko shape. Circa 1800. Looks possible Nara work. Some gilt still left and has nice patina. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Shin Gunto Officers Tsuba and brass. Best quality, pierced out. Has two matching numbered seppa and one with no number. All in fine condition. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Tsuba. A Japanese Shin Gunto Brass Tsuba. For shin gunto pattern officers sword. In good condition but has no gilding left on it. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Uchi Katana. A Japanese Uchi Katana. An antique blade circa 1650-1700. Signed Izumi Kami Fuji Wara Kuni Sada. The blade is bright and has been over cleaned at some point, has some small open grain marks. The mounts are in fine condition. The hilt has iron and gilt fittings, the tsuba is iron and most of its gilt has been picked. The saya has a leather cover, sword carried during the war.The sword would benefit from a polish. Overall a good sword . OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Veterans Medal. Japanese Veterans Medal for the China incident, 1937. In bronze metal and in its original box. In good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Veterans Medal. Japanese Veterans Medal for the China incident, 1937. In bronze metal, with paperwork in original box. In good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi Mounts. Japanese Wakizashi Mounts. An Iron Tsuba signed Tomo Yoshi, mid Edo period. And a matching set of Fuchi Kashira. Has a bird design on tsuba and mounts. Nice patina and some old rust. A nice set. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba. Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba in iron. Circa 19th century. Carved with Aoi leaves and has silver rain, also has unusual Ryu Hitsu piercings. Nice patina, in reasonable condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba. Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba. In a rare Mukade style (centipede). Made of Iron with copper rings. Also known as a Shingen Tsuba. Some of the rings are missing on the back face. Dark patina and old rust. An unusual tsuba. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba. Japanese Wakizshi Tsuba, iron. Late Edo period circa 1800. Has a carved figure of Hotei , God of Plenty. Some wear but has nice patina. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba. Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba, in a Katchushi style. From the Edo period. Made of Iron. Has an unusually shaped Hittsu Anna. One side has been slightly cleaned. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba. Japanese Wakizashi Tsuba, made of iron. Tsuba Ko-Tosho style but later Edo period work. In reasonable condition and quality. U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi. A Japanese Wakizashi, unsigned. Looks late Koto period, up to late 1650\'s. Possible Mino work. The blade has slight notare hamon, blade has old finger rust, nicks and scratches. Needs a polish. The mounts are 19thC, saya is decorated with a bird on a branch and the iron and brass tsuba is decorated with inlaid coins. A nice sword in need of some restoration. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi. A Japanese Wakizashi, an unsigned blade. Looks 1570 to 1620 period. The blade is in old polish and has some scratches. Would benefit from a polish. The mounts are in fine condition. The handle has been rebound and has fine fittings. A nice iron tsuba. The saya is black and white fish skin. Has as signed kodjuka , missing its blade. Overall a fine sword. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi. A Japanese Wakizashi previously restored by its former owner. The old unsigned blade has been cut down at some point in its long history. The blade is pre 1600. The blade has been repolished and is in good condition. The handle has been rebuilt also. Has an edo period iron tsuba. The saya is home made. Overall a nice display item due to the age and history of the blade. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi. A Japanese Wakizashi in Shin Gunto mounts. Has an antique blade circa 1675. Blade signed Kozuki Kami Kane Sada. Rated chujo-saku, above average. Has a good hilt with an iron pierced tsuba, a wooden saya, missing its jungle cover. Blade is grooved and in untouched condition, some old marks and remains of arsenal grease. Overall a fine sword. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi. A Japanese Wakizashi with a cut down Koto blade. Circa 15th to late 16th century, looks Yamato den work. Blade in good old polish , has some old flaws on the blade but overall condition good. Mounts are mismatched but in good condition. Saya has laquer finish and has some damage, handle and fittings are fine and has an old iron tsuba. Overall a good sword considering blades age. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Wakizashi. A Japanese Shin Gunto Wakizashi. The blade is an ancient samurai blade from the 16th century. Signed Echigo Kuni Kasuga Ju Kane Nori. The mounts are in fine condition. Leather jungle cover and Lt/Captain\'s rank knot are in good condition. The blade has some old marks and the point has some chips and rust. Sword would benefit a polish. Overall a fine sword. OVER18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Japanese Yari. A Japanese Yari. A rare socketed type with a Sankaku shaped head. Dating to early Edo period 1600-1700. In bright cleaned condition. Socket has nice patina. Unsigned, a good example of a rare yari. OVER 18\'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Kodjuka Handle. A Japanese Kodjuka Handle. In soft metal, has a design of three lucky Gods, in Shakudo with gold highlights. Made circa 1880's. Has some damage to the mouth and has some old marks. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Kodjuka Handle. A Kodjuka Handle in soft metal. Circa 1880's. Front was black shakudo and has been polished off. Has some knocks and slight bends. No blade. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALES ONLY.

Military Swords of Japan 1868-1945. Military Swords of Japan 1868-1945 by Richard Fuller and Ron Gregory. Published in 1986. A good book from that period now becoming hard to find. In used but good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.

The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords. The Connoisseurs Book of Japanese Swords by Kokan Nagayama. Published in 1995. A complex all you need to know in one book. In used but good condition. U.K SALES ONLY.