doomsdaymachine Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 would love a mate for this gal(?) Quote
Stephen Posted October 25, 2015 Report Posted October 25, 2015 Reggie please show other side, looks at first glance to be a broach for tobacco pouch. Quote
doomsdaymachine Posted October 26, 2015 Report Posted October 26, 2015 aha! looking at it again, i think you are right. apologies! Quote
Livio 3rd Posted April 24, 2016 Report Posted April 24, 2016 Some orphans pulled from a cha-donsu. Most were good old menuki (these 18 all are) and included a few pairs and a few more near-enough marriages. All have solder evidence on the back, otherwise good and presentable condition. Will post some more singles later. Quote
Livio 3rd Posted April 24, 2016 Report Posted April 24, 2016 More orphaned menuki pulled from the cha-donsu. There is one more group which was out of focus. I'll add that later with a reshoot of the first group above (also a little out of focus.) 1 Quote
Livio 3rd Posted April 25, 2016 Report Posted April 25, 2016 In response to need for a back view of the middle six, above, added earlier on 4/24. We will add back views by set upon inquiry of a particular menuki. The question is whether the fish is a menuki or clasp ornament. Good size and proportion for a menuki but, as noted in reply to inquiry, the fish is a bit on the thin side (doesn't appear to be stamped) and no center post on the back of the fish. As noted earlier, these pulls from a cha-donsu have solder evidence on the backs. Quote
Livio 3rd Posted April 26, 2016 Report Posted April 26, 2016 Here is the front and back of the first group of six which was out of focus in our first posting in this thread on the 24th. It is followed by front and back of a final group (which includes a square soft metal ornament likely other than a menuki.) I will have all of the menuki picture here (and more items) at the Chicago show for first hand inspection. Quote
Livio 3rd Posted May 5, 2016 Report Posted May 5, 2016 The small shakudo tiger in the second group, first frame posted on the 24th is sold. Quote
Livio 3rd Posted May 12, 2016 Report Posted May 12, 2016 Two single dragon menuki (one brass and one black alloy) from the second group, second frame listed on 4/24 are sold. Quote
Livio 3rd Posted May 28, 2016 Report Posted May 28, 2016 The small shakudo tiger in the second group, first frame posted on the 24th is sold. It would seem the single shakudo tiger menuki remains available. Payment never received and "buyer" (apparently newer and not active) not responsive. Quote
Keiji Posted May 31, 2016 Report Posted May 31, 2016 I'd like a companion for these butterflies shakudo Quote
Livio 3rd Posted August 29, 2016 Report Posted August 29, 2016 I have been asked about availability of a 'rat and kabuto' menuki but have not received a response to my reply so am hoping to reach the interested party here. As we do not have a menuki with both rat and kabuto, we are including pictures of a rat menuki, a kabuto menuki, and one of Daikoku with rice bales (upper-right and perhaps mistaken for a kabuto with rats - I can see how that might happen.) The single rat would be $40 (nice, black surface on copper-rich alloy with some fine work suggesting hair). The kabuto would be $45 (good, old black patina with some inlay and traces of gilt overlay - may be easier to pair with another, accoutrement menuki). The Daikoku with rice bales and rats would be $50 (the back actually suggests decent, old patina on copper-rich alloy and the face with gold overlay). [these prices include free USPS 'Small Flat Rate Box' shipping within the United States] See our earlier pictures which also include the backs of these three. Recall that these were pulled from a chadonsu and therefore have solder traces on the backs. Not having previously included prices in our posts to the 'menuki orphanage', we will extend this exercise if there is interest. Lee 1 Quote
Livio 3rd Posted August 29, 2016 Report Posted August 29, 2016 The single, small shakudo tiger menuki has been sold (this time for good - elsewhere). Lee Quote
parfaitelumiere Posted August 14, 2017 Report Posted August 14, 2017 Here are my spare menuki: I can trade both smaller, the shobu is 43mm, the shells is 38mm. I would like to find a second large one, because this one is only remaining item from my godfather. 1 Quote
Tanto54 Posted May 19, 2018 Report Posted May 19, 2018 Looking for a match for this Dragon Boat Menuki. Note the fine detail - literally hundreds of inlays and the faces are about the size of a pen tip...) 8 1 Quote
Frank B Posted May 19, 2018 Report Posted May 19, 2018 Best of luck with the search George, that menuki looks amazing. Quote
Tanto54 Posted May 19, 2018 Report Posted May 19, 2018 Thanks Guys (Frank & Chris) - I know its a long shot to find a good match for this Dragon Boat, but a few years ago I found THE missing Kashira for a Fuchi that I had been holding for more than 30 years (exact match - must have been the original set). 2 Quote
Gordon Sanders Posted May 21, 2018 Report Posted May 21, 2018 Hi George// thanks for PM and referring to this thread. i found my matched set and will show soon. i will also be on the lookout for a match for you! Amazing Menuki you have there Quote
Ray Singer Posted July 15, 2018 Report Posted July 15, 2018 This thread has been rather quiet. Here are two orphans that I would like to match. A scholar / nobleman and one of Hotei. Best regards, Ray 2 Quote
Ray Singer Posted August 29, 2018 Report Posted August 29, 2018 Another I would like for find a match for. Solid gold. 1 Quote
Stephen Posted August 29, 2018 Report Posted August 29, 2018 Just listed three orphans on ebay, the fuchi and kashira were mounted together and worked just fine, Found Dragon's works better. https://www.ebay.com/itm/332784110696 Quote
kyushukairu Posted January 3, 2020 Report Posted January 3, 2020 I picked this little fella up at a flea market in Tokyo, and since seen him in a set, so I'm now looking for an oni for him to chase 2 Quote
Blazeaglory Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 Tanto sized (Dragon is a bit bigger) Take what you want! FREE OR TRADE Pay shipping only Quote
b.hennick Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 Hi I'm surprised that no one wanted any of these. If the bottom one is avaliable I would like it. Quote
Blazeaglory Posted January 28, 2020 Report Posted January 28, 2020 Hi I'm surprised that no one wanted any of these. If the bottom one is avaliable I would like it. Sure! They're in really good shape, the Dragon is actually pretty detailed. The bottom ones look like creatures with horns and are tanto sized. Message me and I'll send you better pics. Quote
Blazeaglory Posted February 1, 2020 Report Posted February 1, 2020 Tanto sized (Dragon is a bit bigger) Take what you want! FREE OR TRADE Pay shipping only Bottom Menuki gone! Only Dragon and Shi Shi remain! Quote
Blazeaglory Posted February 5, 2020 Report Posted February 5, 2020 Tanto sized (Dragon is a bit bigger) Take what you want! FREE OR TRADE Pay shipping only ALL MENUKI GONE! Quote
Yuradneprov Posted March 11, 2020 Report Posted March 11, 2020 Hello I am missing one menuki on katana. I would buy it if anyone has one by chance. Thank you Quote
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