Age Estimation Assistance

[chgruener]

Hello all,

 

This one has puzzled me for some time, however I haven’t properly done my research on it. I’m assuming this mount and scabbard are early 1900s. The blade is what I’m curious about. The etchings are unique, something I don’t see too often, and there is no signature. It does appear to have been remounted at least once before. 
 

Any input is greatly appreciated!

[Rivkin]

Can't estimate the sugata with such angled photos. The nakago has a strong Kaga vibe, probably Edo period.

To pinpoint it further we need - full nakago without habaki. Full blade without camera distortions.

[PNSSHOGUN]

The mounts are standard pattern Type 19 Kyu Gunto officer sword. The lack of decoration on the back strap indicates this is a Company grade sword for officers Lieutenant - Captain. The family crest is associated with the Ashikaga family, but also used by a litany of other families by that point. Nice looking sword, is there any provenance with it?

[chgruener]

  On 4/13/2024 at 12:43 AM, PNSSHOGUN said:

The mounts are standard pattern Type 19 Kyu Gunto officer sword. The lack of decoration on the back strap indicates this is a Company grade sword for officers Lieutenant - Captain. The family crest is associated with the Ashikaga family, but also used by a litany of other families by that point. Nice looking sword, is there any provenance with it?

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No provenance to my knowledge. These are the only photos I have of the sword

[Geraint]

Dear Christopher.

 

Nice sword.  The blade decoration is not etched but carved and is called a horimono.  This particular one is a sankozuka ken, for more information see here, https://markussesko....8/kantei-1-sugata-4/

 

You will need to scroll down a  bit to find this one.

 

All the best.

[vajo]

A strong Yamashiro influence with the typical Kaga nakago. You find that for example on Kiyomitsu blades.