Antiquery

Managed to slip a camera inside the Kabuto.. Very hard to photograph but is this a signature?

Thanks!

Thanks again for your valuable input. While taking more photos for the auction I discovered this signature on the haidate. Does it mean anything to you? Thanks, Angus

Thanks again everyone for sharing your knowledge. The set is now listed for sale in our upcoming auction on January 18. Here is the link: https://www.liveauct...or-katana-and-kabuto Unfortunately the seller was antsy to get it sold so we didn't get a chance to do much research other than what was offered here. If you'd like any more photos, I'd be happy to send them (Can only add 20 photos on LiveAuctioneers)

Thanks all for the info! I've added some more photos to the Google drive link, including the haidate which was underneath the rest (Is that a signature in the fabric?). I will certainly keep everyone updated about the auction date when we finally get around to it. I definitely want it to go to someone who has the know-how to restore and preserve this collection. Let me also say how nice it is to come to a forum where people take the time to explain what they're talking about. It is very helpful for people like me who basically have no idea what they're looking at (although I can recognize quality)! Would it be worth it to have anything authenticated? We've sold swords before with NBTHK papers but I have no idea about the process of obtaining them.

Hi everyone, I run a small auction house, this is my first time posting and I think it's quite special. We randomly had a guy come in and drop off a Hitsu with a complete suit, Katana, Jingasa and fan (not sure the name). We have sold quite a few suits for a local collector with the information usually being provided by him. I think this suit is waaayy better than anything we've had before and I'm wondering if anyone has any information about it. The silver inlay and chased bronze scream high quality. Check out the photos and if there's anything else you want to see let me know and I'll add it! Hope this is allowed, here's the link to more photos.. https://drive.google...HC1jqUMG?usp=sharing Thanks, Angus