Hermann's In Nov

[Stephen]

https://www.hermann-historica.de/de/objekte?aid=157&Lstatus=0&Accid=1719

 

lots and lots to look at

[Hoshi]

Thanks for keeping us appraised, Stephan 

[Hoshi]

That is a splendid katana kake, made for 'foreigner' tastes apparently. 

 

https://www.hermann-historica.de/de/katana_kake_japan_um_1900/l/160848?aid=157&Lstatus=0&Accid=1719&_=1507597370873&currentpos=36 

 

Not much catching my eye on the sword side. I suppose the top pieces of these collectors get skimmed off the top - but surprisingly the European arms are still very high grade. 

[TheGermanBastard]

I looked at it and dare to say that is is all pretty much junk ...aleast the descriptions are honest

[Stephen]

Wanting others to pass so you can win....lol kidding.

 

two tsuba i like, the rabbit n moon and men pulling boat, them on one side, boat on other, something special? no but fun.

 

i thought the daisho looked ok, BTJM

[TheGermanBastard]

hello stephen, I have to specify that I was refering to the swords only ...

 

the armor for example is okay ...

 

the daisho however is pure crap ... no boshi = no good (fittings are nice though ... so you get an iron Tsnugai )

 

considering their premium and that the euro is strong it is expensive in the 1st place anyway

[Stephen]

we must have different viewing abilities, did you see pix where you could see the boshi?

ill have to give it another look

[Stephen]

This one? https://www.hermann-historica.de/de/daisho_japan_um_1360/l/160822?aid=157&Lstatus=0&Accid=1719&currentpos=10

 

click on pic i think i see boshi

[TheGermanBastard]

"Katana-Klinge Shinogi Tsukuri, Chu Kissaki, tiefer Torii Zori. Ko Choji Midare Hamon, Mokume Hada, Boshi nicht mehr vorhanden,"

 

Translates to: No Boshi left ...

[TheGermanBastard]

I an not see it in the image either

[TheGermanBastard]

The Waki isn't thrilling me ...

 

Also we must not forget that this is no REAL Daisho in anyway ... this is a DAISHO Koshirae ... of nice quality I'd say .... but approx 7500 USD at the least for a set of Daisho Mounts? I think I can find the same on eBay for half the money easily.

[Stephen]

Why NMB is so great, members from most corners of the world to give us info needed! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i still think i see a boshi, must be the photo....lol

[PNSSHOGUN]

Nice Kai Gunto, all I could see of note sword wise.

[TheGermanBastard]

By the way, they have had a very finely mounted Tanto which I thought to have been a real head cutter ... but in this auction lot I do not see much of appreciation.

 

A while agao they had some great armor for sale coming from an old collection. Things you don't see for sale that often.

 

Howevver with a more open Japanese sword market I do not see much opportunitie sin floor auctions considering they have a big premium. Am auction house has lost of expenses to pay so it will be your money spend on that in the end.

 

hence I feel the real bargains are out there elsewhere. Looking in the NMB for sale section there are some realy sweet deals for example.

[vajo]

Hi Luis,

 

i saw this, but nothing there what impress me to go in 

 

The only nice one, i think 

https://www.hermann-historica.de/de/wakizashi_japan_um_1500/l/160829?aid=157&Lstatus=0&Accid=1719&currentpos=17

[J Reid]

Starting bids are wayyyyy too high. What's with all the wakizashi in oversized koshirae? Haha

[Jean]

Yes, at Herman’s place, no milk today:

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AuGWNshGM64

[Stephen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKBRc8zNQ30&index=20&list=RDAuGWNshGM64

[TheGermanBastard]

Hi Luis,

 

i saw this, but nothing there what impress me to go in 

 

The only nice one, i think 

https://www.hermann-historica.de/de/wakizashi_japan_um_1500/l/160829?aid=157&Lstatus=0&Accid=1719&currentpos=17

 

??? About 3000 bucks for some likely Mino O-Suriage Wakizashi piece that would need a new polish? Bringing the bill to 4k? Nope.

[Surfson]

The katana kake looks great, and I'm thinking that it may have been a Tokugawa daimyo piece based on the elaborate mons carved into it.  But the price is putting it out of reach.

[Higo-san]

Just a small update: there are lots of items left that did not sell during the auction. Hermann usually gives a 10-20% discount on these: https://www.hermann-historica.de/de/objekte?aid=157&Lstatus=3&Accid=1719&cname=Japan

 

Best,

 

Chris