Copper Horse Fuchi/kashira — Mei Help?

[Gabriel L]

Not sure whether to put in the translation forum or not.

Picked these up from Kevin Adams here on the NMB. Nice copper patina & some fine katakiri-bori work. Photos were quick snaps, don't do the set justice. Having a hard time deciphering the mei and I don't really have any references on fittings artists, so was hoping some of you all might help ID it. If not, please enjoy the pics.

 

 

 

 

[John A Stuart]

Maybe Takadai Yoshiyasu, 高岱芳烈  Yasuyasu, Yasutada, ?? John

[Stephen]

Nice pickup, wanted to go after them, but was having problems elsewhere. Congrats!

[Gabriel L]

John, that looks pretty close. It would be great if we could match this to an artist. Fingers crossed.

 

Thanks Stephen, I was tempted and that final price drop was just too good to pass up. You'll get the next ones I am sure.

[John A Stuart]

I am not sure of the first kanji, the next three 99.9% So, I was going through the books 'til my eyes burned and could not match it, sure I've overlooked it somehow. John

[Brian]

I was a little jealous at the time. Now I'm a lot jealous
 

[SteveM]

高（髙）works for me, but the second is slightly different 岳 (dake). Takadake Yoshiyasu

 

He is listed in Wakayama.

[Gabriel L]

髙岳芳烈. Awesome Steve, and thanks to all who helped. I don't suppose you can share any other info listed (e.g. nengō)? I don't have Wakayama…

[SteveM]

A very slim entry in Wakayama. Listed under Yoshi (芳). Last name Takadake. Active end of Edo period. No exact dates listed. 

I am guessing at the reading of reading of Yoshiyasu, by the way - but it seems the most plausible. 

[Gabriel L]

Well it's much appreciated. Cheers, —GLL