December 14, 2012
Live Auction2109 India Road
Charlottesville, VA, 22901 USA
Phone: 434-293-2904
Fax: 434-295-1978
Lot 1: Japanese Wakizashi Samurai sword with 22‚ blade, 31‚ overall length
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Description: Japanese Wakizashi Samurai sword with 22‚ blade, 31‚ overall length. Blade shows temper line but blade in need of cleaning. Tsuba and Menuki are old and beautifully detailed. Lealther covered laquer scabbard has tape at drag end. A nice early example of the Wakizashi style.
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Lot 2: WWII Japanese leather and brass hanger for use with the non-commissioned officer‚ sword. In good condition, some surface cracking t...
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Description: WWII Japanese leather and brass hanger for use with the non-commissioned officer‚ sword. In good condition, some surface cracking to strap. A very scarce accoutrement used to carry the sword.
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Lot 3: WWII Japanese telescopic sight for use most likely on an artillery weapon
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Description: WWII Japanese telescopic sight for use most likely on an artillery weapon. 8-5/8‚ long. Japanese markings on side. Good condition.
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Lot 4: Japanese highly-decorated silver-plated cigarette case featuring floral designs on one side and a large dragon on the other
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Description: Japanese highly-decorated silver-plated cigarette case featuring floral designs on one side and a large dragon on the other. Maker‚ characters on the inside. Part of a group of WWII Japanese military artifacts.
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Lot 5: European sword with wire-wrapped sharkskin grip and basket hilt
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Description: European sword with wire-wrapped sharkskin grip and basket hilt. Slightly curved, unmarked blade. Nickel-plated scabbard. Possibly of Spanish origin.
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