Japan auctions Posted June 3, 2018 Report Posted June 3, 2018 Here, my friends, is a deal which was long in the making. As you know, much respected Yahoo seller kanagawa_kottou Irokawa-San sells the finest quality. This is the treasured possession of his grandfather's good friend who is aging, and, after much consideration, has decided with great reluctance to part with it. The owner wants to find the just the right home for it, so he will not offer it on auction or elsewhere. I offer it on his behalf, to someone who with treat it with utmost care and respect. 時代・・・江戸時代中期(約330年前) Mid Edo, about 330 years old. Very good condition. Juyou certificate Heisei 4 (1992) October 30. 刃長さ・・・69.75ｃｍ Nagasa 反り・・・1.4ｃｍ Sori 元幅・・・3.25ｃｍ Motohaba 先幅・・・2.25ｃｍ Sakihaba 金額・・・350万円 Seller's Price: 3,500,000 yen (to which my fee, export fees, and bank transfer fees will be added. No Paypal.) Koshirae also Edo, and of considerable value by itself. Owner bought it for 6,500,000 yen many years ago, and was offered 5,000,000 yen recently, but turned it down. It would seem that price is not the only consideration here. It is more important to find the right person to take this blade into the future, so, to that person, we offer at 3,500,000 yen. (This is a substantial discount, so no further negotiation, please). Please see the attached photos and consider at your leisure. Kelly Schmidt (my usual disclaimer applies. Please see my mail outs or inquire) Quote
Guido Posted June 4, 2018 Report Posted June 4, 2018 Owner bought it for 6,500,000 yen many years ago, and was offered 5,000,000 yen recently, but turned it down. It would seem that price is not the only consideration here. It is more important to find the right person to take this blade into the future, so, to that person, we offer at 3,500,000 yen. May I ask what the criteria are to qualify as a buyer? Quote
AndyMcK Posted June 4, 2018 Report Posted June 4, 2018 Maybe a bit more photos etc? Many 1st generation blades sold for quite a lot cheaper so would appreciate detailed photos. Thank you! -Antti Quote
Japan auctions Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Posted June 4, 2018 Hi Guido, Have PMed you! Antti, more pics attached! Quote
Stephen Posted June 4, 2018 Report Posted June 4, 2018 Kelly i dont know about others but the photos are very long strings, really cant see detail. 1 Quote
Japan auctions Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Posted June 4, 2018 Thanks for the heads up, Stephen. Can you click on the pics and then expand? If not, anyone considering can PM me with their email address and I will attach to a mail. Sorry, I'm somewhat technically-challenged... Haha~ Kelly Quote
Brian Posted June 4, 2018 Report Posted June 4, 2018 Kelly, the forum has a size limit, and the long photos won't expand fully.Suggest setting up an Imgur account and uploading there, and posting the links here too. Or any other free image host. Quote
Japan auctions Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Posted June 4, 2018 Thanks, Brian. First try at uploading pics~ Quote
Surfson Posted June 5, 2018 Report Posted June 5, 2018 Kelly, another option is to make screen shots of the key photos and post them individually. Quote
Japan auctions Posted June 5, 2018 Author Report Posted June 5, 2018 Rather a lot to show, haha. Perhaps better if I attach all to a regular mail. Thanks! Kelly Quote
Japan auctions Posted July 4, 2018 Author Report Posted July 4, 2018 Sold! Thanks to all who inquired. Kelly Schmidt Japanese Antique Auctions Quote
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