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  1. John A Stuart
    Roger, almost 40 years in the arctic only. Many flowers here, but, of arctic or alpine types, close to the ground. Prior to that exposed to British style horticulture by my gran, a Daughter of the Empire matron and peonies by chance were one of her favourites. Hardy plants to say the least. John
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    An auspicious symbol, bravery in battle and good fortune in life. John
  3. John A Stuart
    Naomasa 直正 John
  4. John A Stuart
    Best wishes for a continued success in the Philly area. John
  5. John A Stuart
    Yes, it describes the tsuba. A clearer pic would assist reading. John
  6. John A Stuart
    Many possible 永尚, Naganao, Eisho etc. John
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    That's different eh? John
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    Haaaaaa!
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    no (Tori?) Toshikazu 之籘利彫一 Is this all of it? John
  10. John A Stuart
    Longer than usual yawara? John
  11. John A Stuart
    Possibly, Minamoto Tetsuo. 源鉄王 John
  12. John A Stuart
    Shocking news and unwelcome. Farewell. John
  13. John A Stuart
    Exactly. John
  14. John A Stuart
    I don't see it as not being entirely shakudo. John
  15. John A Stuart
    Either one is possible. 清三郎譲 I am not sure if I have it right on the last kanji, Jou? John
  16. John A Stuart
    Yes, but, 國春
  17. John A Stuart
    Teengu, please tell us a proper name by which we may address you, as per board rules. John
  18. John A Stuart
    圖 zu, drawing.
  19. John A Stuart
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tutankhamun%27s_meteoric_iron_dagger
  20. John A Stuart
    I can see how Sane 真 could apply, but, this Take 節 ?? Wow! Is he listed which provides assurance? John
  21. John A Stuart
    Looks like Masayoshi to me. 真美 John
  22. John A Stuart
    Yes indeedy, Koto Josaku Meikan, 古刀上作 銘鑑 old sword book.
  23. John A Stuart
    Bushu ju Masanaga. 武州住正長 John
  24. John A Stuart
    Shonai?? No, isn't that 庄内 This is 庄司 which I would think is Shoshi, a rank. As to the name Yoshinaga fits, especially if Mito work. John
  25. John A Stuart
    Yes, Nobutada late 17th cent. Iwashiro, Shoami artist. Great colour, a little damage to the fukurin, no worries. Great tsuba. John
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