Japanese officer's sword katana, the grip with sharkskin covering and braid binding, on the top of the grip the pommel has a Mon (family badge), the curved single-edged blade has one peg hole, the tang has very small marks and faint character, in its metal scabbard with brown leather campaign cover, the blade has some nicks to the edge and has been heavily cleaned, blade 26 inches
From the Collection of Bristol 1904 Arts (formerly 'Bristol Savages').
Sold for £580
Japanese officer's sword katana, the grip with sharkskin covering and braid binding, on the top of the grip the pommel has a Mon (family badge), the curved single-edged blade has one peg hole, the tang has very small marks and faint character, in its metal scabbard with brown leather campaign cover, the blade has some nicks to the edge and has been heavily cleaned, blade 26 inches
From the Collection of Bristol 1904 Arts (formerly 'Bristol Savages').
Auction: Spring Specialist Sale, 13th Mar, 2025
Our Spring Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors
Highlights include a Dame Lucie Rie (1902-1995), porcelain bowl, an Art Deco diamond and platinum brooch, a Bristol orphanage Victorian needlework sampler, and a fine selection of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier watches.
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Wednesday 12th March - 10am till 5pm