Yves Posted Saturday at 08:50 PM Report Posted Saturday at 08:50 PM I'm currently looking into purchasing an armour in Tokyo and would like someone who's knowledgeable to take a look at it. Can someone refer me to an expert in Tokyo? Quote
uwe Posted Sunday at 12:30 PM Report Posted Sunday at 12:30 PM It would be difficult to get an independent opinion at the spot from an expert or collector. Some knowledgeable dealers are around but I guess best would be to contact the NKBKHK… Otherwise you can post some pictures here! Quote
Yves Posted Sunday at 04:49 PM Author Report Posted Sunday at 04:49 PM Hi Uwe, see the attached. Quote
uwe Posted Sunday at 08:12 PM Report Posted Sunday at 08:12 PM Looks not bad, what exactly do you like to know? Quote
Yves Posted Sunday at 08:40 PM Author Report Posted Sunday at 08:40 PM Somehow it seems to have had a restauration. Not sure though. What would the approximate value be? Helmet is Saotome Ietada (confirmed signature) I doubted a long time to buy it, but I'm going to push on. Still looking in shipping and insurance options which is a challenge as well. Quote
YOJIMBO Posted Monday at 10:07 AM Report Posted Monday at 10:07 AM buy here: LOT 134-141 https://www.zacke.at...0-122811684&pn=3&g=1 1 Quote
Iekatsu Posted Monday at 10:08 AM Report Posted Monday at 10:08 AM Hello Yves, The armour is composite, meaning that the armour has be complied from unrelated components in modern times. It has been recently relaced, to make it look more like a matching set. The Sangu (arms, thighs, shins) do not match and the Haidate (thighs) have been heavily restored, a lot of the silk has been replaced. There is some nice individual pieces in there, including the kabuto, but the armour being composite has a pretty big effect on the value, as can extensive restoration. At the current asking price a much better armour can be found. 1 3 Quote
Yves Posted Monday at 06:14 PM Author Report Posted Monday at 06:14 PM 8 hours ago, Iekatsu said: Hello Yves, The armour is composite, meaning that the armour has be complied from unrelated components in modern times. It has been recently relaced, to make it look more like a matching set. The Sangu (arms, thighs, shins) do not match and the Haidate (thighs) have been heavily restored, a lot of the silk has been replaced. There is some nice individual pieces in there, including the kabuto, but the armour being composite has a pretty big effect on the value, as can extensive restoration. At the current asking price a much better armour can be found. Have you seen this in person? Quote
uwe Posted Monday at 09:57 PM Report Posted Monday at 09:57 PM Sorry, I’m a bit late, but have to mostly agree with Thomas in his judgement. The seller is manly specialized in swords and it’s a pending sale. Hence I like to refrain from a value assessment… Quote
Iekatsu Posted Monday at 10:13 PM Report Posted Monday at 10:13 PM 5 hours ago, Yves said: Have you seen this in person? I have not seen it in person, but the photos on the website are high enough resolution to form a judgement. Unlike swords, armour can be easily judged from photos as long as you have the right angles and know what you are looking at. If you want a thorough deep dive, DM me. Quote
Stephen Posted 14 hours ago Report Posted 14 hours ago Look no father. Bobby is our man in Tokyo. 100% trustworthy He has a website but I can't remember it. https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/profile/1318-keichodo/ - @Keichodo drop him a DM Quote
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