Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring many fine examples of edged weapons, armour including many helmets and Japanese suit parts, ethnographic pieces featuring pre-Columbian, Filipino and Africa lots, a wide selection of jewelry, fossils and minerals as well as other assorted collectables.
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LOT 41:
Japanese Gilt Presentation Wakizashi Sword, Meiji Period 1868 - 1912
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Start price:
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550
Estimated price :
$750 - $1,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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Japanese Gilt Presentation Wakizashi Sword, Meiji Period 1868 - 1912
Japanese gilt all brass & copper presentation wakizashi sword, Meiji period 1868-1912. Fine gilt brass and copper embossed scabbard with a series of three leafed clovers between brass bands. The blade a single edge slender blade. The handle in matching brass panels with a solid tsuba with sea and waves engraved. Size 24" L, blade 15 1/2" L
Note the symbolism of the three-leafed clover became the symbol and coat of arms of the Nishimura family over five centuries ago.
California collection of militaria
Condition: Good with patination from age and some light scratching or wear overall commensurate with age and use.
