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THB(4) VINTAGE JAPANESE SWORDS
About Seller
8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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LiveJul 13, 2024
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- Lot Description
(4) Japanese swords in need of restoration or parts: (1) blade is 26.75"l, with hamon wave, some edge roughness 1.25" from tip, blade with some scratches, tang with Japanese characters, handle is unwrapped, black sharkskin a both sides, no pin, release button not present, scabbard with gilt mountings and one, overall approx. 39"l; (1) blade is 22" including habaki, hamon wave, several small nicks at edge, the blade tang with Japanese characters at one side, handle lacks pin, scab has a green flecked finish, overall 30.25"l; (1) blade is 20.75"l, fuller at both sides, some black spots near tip and along spine, tang has Japanese characters at one side, wood handle only partially wrapped, sharkskin at both sides, note attached to scabbard says "180 yr old", overall 28.5"l; (1) blade is 16.1/8"l, fuller at both sides, blade is dark, no writing on tang, sharkskin at wood handle, no wrapping, lack lacquered scabbard, overall 23.5"l, for shipping total of all 6.55lbs *Provenance: A consignment from the estate of a now deceased U.S. Army officer. Documents from the estate (not a part of this auction) indicate that three of the swords, not individually identified, were given to a U.S. Army Colonel, stationed in 1946 U.S. Occupied Japan.
Condition
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**
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OPTIONS FOR SMALLER ITEMS
Pak & Ship Plus - Kurt Spahrmann - 512-246-7117
or email: info@pakandshipplus.com
(Ships UPS, Fedex, USPS)
Postal Annex- Kevin - 512-331-5855
or email: pa7012@postalannex.com
(Ships UPS, Fedex, USPS)
The UPS Store - Nakita - 512-418-0520
or email: store2548@theupsstore.com
PostNet – Hetal Patel - 512-260-5757
or email: postnet1431@austin.rr.com
OPTIONS FOR LARGER ITEMS (FURNITURE, ETC.)
Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com
Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger ItemsPLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088
BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786
RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122
For a listing of more blanket wrap shippers for furniture visit.
http://www.austinauction.com/delivery
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