Help with tsuba Mei

[thutson]

Hello,

I recently picked up this tsuba and I'd be very grateful for any help translating the signature.

[ROKUJURO]

Tom,

close-up photos would help with light from the side and against a dark background for better contrast.

[SteveM]

清秀　Kiyohide　Late Edo era artist.

[thutson]

Thank you both, most appreciated.

 

In future I will try to provide better pictures.

 

Regards,

Tom