Just a little trinket

[Chriso]

I was recently given this little item that came from a deceased estate, thought you might like to have a look at it.

 

Size is about 20mm, made from solid silver including the ring at the top and the fitting on the back, no other markings apart from those on the face.

 

Any thoughts?????

 

Regards and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year..Chris O

[Baka Gaijin]

Good morning Chriso,

 

I'm reasonably sure it's a mekugi nuki.

 

They come fixed or folding see below.

 

http://www16.plala.or.jp/katana-iimura/oreasi-e.html

 

Cheers

 

Malcolm

[Ford Hallam]

It's the long lost tsuba of Momotaro's sword :D

[Chriso]

M12, Many thanks, the item may be a bit more interesting than I thought.

 

Ford, If it does indeed turn out to be the long lost tsuba of Momotaro's sword, I'll split the proceeds with you.

 

Thanks guys Chris O

[Bugyotsuji]

What Malcom said above. Mekugi-nuki, no question. Looks like solid silver. Nice little object.

[Chriso]

Thanks for the confirmation Piers. I won't be religating it to the bottom draw now.

Cheers and thanks Chris O

[bluboxer]

Can someone please explain what these are used for.

Thanks

Alan

[John A Stuart]

For removing the mekugi from the tsuka so that it may be removed from the nakago. John

[bluboxer]

Ah,I see now!Much handier to carry around in your pocket instead of the little hammer.No puns please.

Thanks John

 

Alan