kissakai Posted October 10, 2014 Report Posted October 10, 2014 Hi I'm looking to buy a tsuba that matches this design The most important point is the size which needs to be 81 x 81 x 4 to 4.5mm This is for a project I'm working on Grev UK
Dr Fox Posted October 12, 2014 Report Posted October 12, 2014 Hi Grev As a matter of reference, I looked and thought, I have seen something similar to that tsuba. It is on a sword I own, so perhaps there are others out there. Best of luck.
Geraint Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Hi Grev. It is a design that comes up in the Echizen Kinai school so you might well find one. Example here; http://www.ricecracker.com/inventory/98 ... ikage.html Hope we haven't turned your thread into a "Here's another you can't get your hands on, " theme. :D Have a look here, you would have to buy a group ? http://www.nihontoantiques.com/fss609LOTA(mounts%20full).jpg All the best.
Dr Fox Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Hi Geraint Your second link led me to some interesting info, but not exactly Tsuba's lol, Thanks again for your hospitality in your home, and free access to your collection. Regards
Thierry BERNARD Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 there is one for sale here: not exactly the size you want but not so far! http://www.shibuiswords.com/haynesTsu23.htm
kissakai Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Posted October 13, 2014 Hi Thierry I've looked at the tsuba and it is exactly what I was after and I can live with the sizes 80 78mm Trouble is that with import costs etc it could it may well cost over $750 I have 3 similar tsuba and the maximum I paid is around $400 inc They are not uncommon except for the size but condition is not important as long as it's not a new cast one I may have to wait for a while Thanks Grev UK
Jean Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Grev, Even as Antiques, so expensive VAT/customs duties (25%)?
kissakai Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Posted October 13, 2014 Hi Jean To import outside the EU to the UK can be expensive Even if I ask for the correct tariff customs tends to ignore it so with how slow bureaucracy work I end up paying 20% The handling fee is = $22 Add in P&P Normally I try to buy in the EU to save these charges so the likes of Mariusz & Thierry (among others) are ideal contacts Grev UK
Geraint Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Hi Dennis, I see what you mean, lets try again. http://www.nihontoantiques.com/fss609.htm Given that Grev wants to buy from the EU it's not relevant anyway. Pleasure to see you and hope you enjoyed Chiddingstone. All the best
kissakai Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Posted October 14, 2014 Hi Thanks for all your help especially as you have gone out of your way to find me this type of tsuba The last link was OK but the size was only 65mm With thanks Grev UK
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