Ford Hallam Daisho Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira and Seppa

[Brian]

Posting these for enjoyment before they get packed away to take to the SF show. Yes, these are up for sale.
Thought the members might enjoy taking a look before they disappear into a collection somewhere. I have really enjoyed having a good hands-on inspection of these for the past week or 2. Wish I could add them to my own collection, but they are far above my pay grade. I think to have these commissioned nowadays would cost over $10,000? If you could get on the books.
Found a new home at way under that.
I absolutely love the way the f/k butterfly wings are done in different shades of MOP/abalone. And the mixed metal inlays are stunning. But it is the way the bamboo is presented that is my favorite.
Ford apparently even made the gold foil seppa for these. Pity there were no menuki made, but can you imagine turning these into a daisho? 
Enjoy.

 

[kissakai]

Great pieces

 

[Winchester]

The subtle details are just lovely. Thank you for sharing and trust this will go to a good home.

[Larason2]

They're gorgeous! I like Ford's use of mother of pearl/abalone. Really classy.

[Stephen]

Okay I want to use each one of the Emojis I love them, I say wow!

Laugh because of the price? I'm confused I've never seen them before I'm sad because I can't afford them I downvote cuz it's not fair it's just not fair stopping my feet like a little kid it's not fair!!!!

[Brian]

Pleased to say these are on hold and have hopefully found a new home and will be going on a STUNNING daisho being put together.
Also a HUGE thanks to @Ray Singer who has amazing clients who trust him impeccably

[Stephen]

Why I love this place the world does align now and then.

[DirkO]

Very cheap, and a no risk buy, seeing the scarcity and level of quality. Well done on the buyer and Brian!

[Stephen]

4 hours ago, Brian said:

amazing clients who trust him impeccably

We can only hope to see finished Daisho.

[ChrisM]

I bought these and can't wait to see them! The swords these are being paired with were bought from @Ray Singer. Ray's Instagram post for the blades:

SwordsofJapan.com on Instagram: “Listing a high quality Gassan daisho made by Heianjo Okishiba Minamoto Nobuaki. Unlike most all daisho that are seen offered for sale, this…”

 

In Ray's Words:

Quote

Listing a high quality Gassan daisho made by Heianjo Okishiba Minamoto Nobuaki. Unlike most all daisho that are seen offered for sale, this is not a married set. It is an original daisho, made as a pair. Nobuaki was a student of the famous Juyo Mukei Bunkazai (living national treasure) swordsmith Gassan Sadaichi. Like many Gassan smiths, Nobuaki focused on Soshu-den. This is an exceptional example, with the target being work in the Norishige style, these swords show resemblance to Hankei. This is an exceptionally well made set, now available. Please message for details.

 

The Menuki will likley be a floral set and the koshirae will be made by some of the wonderful craftsmen out at the Bizen Osafune Sword Museum. I'm as yet undecided on the Kogagi, colors, laquer style, and details on the handle.

 

This is my first modern set, and I'm exicted to both put it together and see the final product! 

[Brian]

Can't wait to see them finished. Perfect pairing. With this tosogu set, you have multiple options for menuki too. Bamboo...floral...butterflies. I think the owner will be very glad you are completing what he had planned...to mount them as a daisho someday. He'll be at the show so he can give you the story of how and when he got them from Ford.
Congrats on both the fittings and the blades. Looking forward to meeting you at the show and will take good care of them until then.
 

[Gakusee]

3 hours ago, ChrisM said:

I bought these and can't wait to see them! The swords these are being paired with were bought from @Ray Singer. Ray's Instagram post for the blades:

SwordsofJapan.com on Instagram: “Listing a high quality Gassan daisho made by Heianjo Okishiba Minamoto Nobuaki. Unlike most all daisho that are seen offered for sale, this…”

 

In Ray's Words:

 

The Menuki will likley be a floral set and the koshirae will be made by some of the wonderful craftsmen out at the Bizen Osafune Sword Museum. I'm as yet undecided on the Kogagi, colors, laquer style, and details on the handle.

 

This is my first modern set, and I'm exicted to both put it together and see the final product! 

Congratulations and enjoy them! Often the greatest pleasure is in the journey, not the destination, and appertaining expectation….So please do not rush to get everything immediately done but savour the anticipation  

[Teddy2808]

Quite stunning, excited to see the daisho.