Bonhams London Arms and armour.

[Dr Fox]

The Bonhams auction in on the 26th Nov. Many Samurai items are there. Catalogue in now showing online.

[drbvac]

There certainly are and again - pre-sale expected prices are not outrageous.

 

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/21639/# ... =list&m0=0

 

Anyone ever bid on any of their auctions by phone or mail >?

[Kronos]

The estimates seem quite low so I expect things to go for considerably more. It is just before Christmas though so money could be tight for a lot of people and there may be deals.I can see at least 1 item that if Shoshin/good condition would go for 5-10* the estimate. If I have a chance I may go just to experience some of the better pieces and you never know if I think somethings way below what it's worth

[Dr Fox]

Quite a few of the items there, are from a friend who passed, and I viewed them with a view to values, so James due to a lack of photographic images, I think you sighting items prior to sale is a good idea.

 

I think I should add, I have registered for online bidding, so as James said, there could be a steal.

[Kronos]

I'm sorry to hear about your friend Denis, my condolences.

 

There's no less than 5 Katana/Wakizashi that look interesting to me, but being Bonhams; like Christies, there always seems to be much competition driving the prices, not to mention dealers.

[Dr Fox]

Thanks for that James.

 

And totally agree your second thought.