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kissakai

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  1. Hi James Your translation is dead on! I was looking for a school but there is another section that is just called beaded tsuba Many thanks Grev UK
  2. I forgot one chapter heading would you please translate this one for me? 時 圭 Grev UK
  3. Many thanks James It is a very nice book Grev UK
  4. Hi I know this should be on the translation and I've no problem if this post is moved I didn't put it on the correct section as in my opinion it has very limited appeal I bought two very nice books from the NMB and I have a query with one below The book was described as Sukashi tsuba but wondered if the title says more? The book is in sections (generally schools) that I've translated but I can't find two of the headings: Heianjô ? 平安城 透鐔 Akasaka ? 赤坂 鐔 後代 Can someone translate these for me? Does anyone know if there a translation for this book? With thanks Grev UK
  5. Is that plastic 'rayskin' on the handle? Grev UK
  6. T98 has been sold Grev UK
  7. Hi What happened to the two samurai who faced each other in single combact after declaring their lineage? All fiction? Grev UK
  8. Hi Jan Thanks for your kind comments and I'm glad you liked them Grev UK
  9. That's a worry for a newbee Some of his other lits looked OK Grev UK
  10. Hi all Tsuba collectors Previously sold: 11, 30, 49, 57, 62, 77, 88, 92, 155, 161, 184, 186, 198, 201, 202 & 206 Recently sold T31, 45, 53, 67, 68, 142, 178 and 202 All sold tsuba T11, 30, 31, 45, 49, 53, 57, 62, 67, 68, 77, 88, 92, 142, 155, 161, 178, 184, 186, 198, 201, 202, & 206 Many thanks Grev UK
  11. Hi For a cast tsuba with an seam evident I would expect the seam to be an almost straight line Mauro's example shows an irregular line and a good example to learn from Grev UK
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    The Ebay Game

    Hi Darius If you saw a Mercedes on Ebay at half price would you buy it! It is half price for a reason Grev UK
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    Motif/theme

    Yes that's the one - thanks
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    Tsuba Cabinet

    This my last idea These jewlery cases are vailable on Ebay Grev UK PS As the box was a bit small for the arrow head I had to chisel out a notch The clips stop it touching the sides
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    Tsuba Cabinet

    Hi Steve See you Tuesday!!!!!!! I added this an an alternative storage method and it can be done quite economically I should have added that my wife did virtually all the fiddly bits as she has so much more patience than I do Grev
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    Tsuba Cabinet

    Hi While I had my camera out I did a few more images Close ups of the draw This was made from a kids toolbox from a charity shop for £4 I added the walnut veneer and brass fittings, then made the draws and lined them I use this when taking the tsuba out of the house Now I am getting boring but that's retirement for you! Grev
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    Tsuba Cabinet

    Hi I hope I'm not getting boring but I thought you may like to see a temporary cabinet I adapted to hold tsuba As it is temporary I didn't worry too much about the glue used and I check every couple of days to ensure all is OK I bought a cheap wooden cabinet of Ebay - It was rough so routed the corners and sanded the outside I then bought some self adhesive felt again from Ebay It was fiddly making the 96 sections and covering every face with the felt but worth it It holds 96 tsuba and its very easy to pop them in and out for viewing Each draw has the tsuba number on the front so I can find each tsuba easily The draw size width only allows me to have a maximum tsuba size of around 82mm hence the tsuba boxes on top of the cabinet I have a really nice glass cabinet they will eventually be housed in but this is a temporary measure until I sort out my lounge prior to putting up the display cabinet Grev UK
  18. Hi Michael I have this one which in my opinion is remonisant of the one you are loking Maybe of not much merit but I wouldn't sell it The size is 67 x 65 x 5.6 & 12.5 Bob Haynes said is was possibly Myochin and dated around 1750 Grev UK
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    Motif/theme

    Hi Alan It is similar to the Chokuru (I think that's how it's spelt) but that was a horse out of a vase There maybe something in Joly's Legend in Japanese Art Grev
  20. Hi Rob Very nice My favourite is the first one As you know it is the famous bridge but I can never remember it's name Grev UK
  21. I fully agree with Ofek - He generally sells at market value and is a safe dealer Grev UK
  22. Just sold #45 and #53 I had a lot of interest for #45 and was surprised it didn't sell earlier but there is so many class items just lately the buyers have had a field day Grev UK
  23. Looks OK to me A rough guide is it is best to have 90% of the inlay present I've bought a few tsuba from him as class him as a good seller Grev UK
  24. Update Auction was hopeless so may try a local Arms & Amour sale next I have decided not to sell a couple of tsuba so these are the tsuba that have been sold: 11, 30, 49, 57, 62,77,88, 92, 155, 161, 184, 186, 198, 201, 202 & 206 Grev UK
  25. Hi Happy to contribute but I can I do a 'friends' paypal? Kevin is my favourite tsuba maker but I wonder about the other competion entrants My the way i may be selfish but I'd only contribute to Kevin - Sorry Marcus and the others great artistes Grev
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