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THBSamurai Sword Katana in Civilian Mounts, with Surrender Tag
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300 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 16, 2020
Mr. Ruger was a bright, accomplished businessman, benefactor and collector. He approached collecting like the Harvard educated engineer he was with precision and perfection. Unlike his car collection however, which received many prestigious awards, there are no such awards for collecting American Fu Witherell's hello@witherells.com
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- Lot Description
A very fine and interesting civilian katana, with a very fine blade, a very early tsuba, and ornate mounts. The blade has fullers on both sides, and a cloudy hamon that is exceptionally clear. The blade is in an excellent state of polish. The tsuba is iron, with leaf shaped but outs, as well as a cut out for the side knife, which is present. The mounts are apparently blackened iron with gilded highlights. The grip wrap appears to be silk, and the menuki may be seated human figures. The scabbard is lacquered wood, with a black cloth strap. The tang is longer than usual, and has two holes in it, so the blade has almost certainly been remounted in the past. There are extensive inscriptions on the tang. Dimensions: The blade is 27 inches long, and the sword is 41.25 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Excellent. The tsuba is loose, but could be tightened by rearranging the sepa. There are two very small lines of black rust on the blade, but they are difficult to even see. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.Condition
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