Two Signed Japanese Blades

[Loyer]

Can a member please identify the makers of these two Japanese blades ? I call them #61 and #69
Both found on a WW2 setting. Also please Estimate how old each is ?

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[Ray Singer]

Taira Masamori:

[Ray Singer]

酒向兼茂 - Sako Kaneshige

[Loyer]

Thank you so much.  I can tell from the corrosion that #61 is much older than #69.  Any idea just how old ?

 

[Ray Singer]

I don't see him listed with exactly that mei, but either unlisted koto smith or perhaps the individual below.

MASAMORI (政守), Tenbun (天文, 1532-1555), Yamato – “Nanto-jū Kanabō Sahyōe no Jō Masamori” (南都住金房左兵衛尉政守), Kanabō
 

[Loyer]

Can I assume a blade that old is likely worth a lot on the collector market ?

 

 

 

 

 

[Ray Singer]

Not really, no. Value is based on many things including condition, importance of the smith, quality of workmanship, etc. Simply being old does not equate to high value. 

[Loyer]

I could use some advice.  What is the best way to sell a sword when I don't know anything about it except the tang markings and that it is in a WW2 mount ?

I would need to maximize the price but don't even know where to start ? 

Can an old sword be shipped from Canada to USA or Europe ? 

[Loyer]

On 3/7/2023 at 3:40 PM, Ray Singer said:

Taira Masamori:

Another web site suggested Taira No Masamori    ;  problem is there isn't such a registered maker.  Could this be a fake name ? 

[John C]

1 hour ago, Loyer said:

Taira No Masamori 

Dennis:

I am by no means an expert, however I can tell you that Taira is a rank, like Assistant Lord, and the "no" is spoken but not written, so you won't see the kanji for it on the blade.

John C.

[Ray Singer]

Taira is a clan, like Minamoto and Fujiwara. 

[Ray Singer]

3 hours ago, Loyer said:

Another web site suggested Taira No Masamori    ;  problem is there isn't such a registered maker.  Could this be a fake name ? 

 

Not a unique occurence.