Need an expert in Tokyo to go and take a look at an item

[Yves]

I'm currently looking into purchasing an armour in Tokyo and would like someone who's knowledgeable to take a look at it. 

Can someone refer me to an expert in Tokyo?

[uwe]

It would be difficult to get an independent opinion at the spot from an expert or collector. Some knowledgeable dealers are around but I guess best would be to contact the NKBKHK…

 

Otherwise you can post some pictures here!

[Yves]

Hi Uwe, see the attached. 

[uwe]

Looks not bad, what exactly do you like to know?

[Yves]

Somehow it seems to have had a restauration. Not sure though. What would the approximate value be?

Helmet is Saotome Ietada (confirmed signature)

 

I doubted a long time to buy it, but I'm going to push on. Still looking in shipping and insurance options which is a challenge as well. 

 

[YOJIMBO]

buy here: LOT 134-141

https://www.zacke.at...0-122811684&pn=3&g=1

[Iekatsu]

Hello Yves,

The armour is composite, meaning that the armour has be complied from unrelated components in modern times. It has been recently relaced, to make it look more like a matching set. The Sangu (arms, thighs, shins) do not match and the Haidate (thighs) have been heavily restored, a lot of the silk has been replaced. There is some nice individual pieces in there, including the kabuto, but the armour being composite has a pretty big effect on the value, as can extensive restoration. At the current asking price a much better armour can be found.

[Yves]

8 hours ago, Iekatsu said:

Hello Yves,

The armour is composite, meaning that the armour has be complied from unrelated components in modern times. It has been recently relaced, to make it look more like a matching set. The Sangu (arms, thighs, shins) do not match and the Haidate (thighs) have been heavily restored, a lot of the silk has been replaced. There is some nice individual pieces in there, including the kabuto, but the armour being composite has a pretty big effect on the value, as can extensive restoration. At the current asking price a much better armour can be found.

Have you seen this in person? 

[uwe]

Sorry, I’m a bit late, but have to mostly agree with Thomas in his judgement. The seller is manly specialized in swords and it’s a pending sale. Hence I like to refrain from a value assessment…

[Iekatsu]

5 hours ago, Yves said:

Have you seen this in person? 

I have not seen it in person, but the photos on the website are high enough resolution to form a judgement. Unlike swords, armour can be easily judged from photos as long as you have the right angles and know what you are looking at. If you want a thorough deep dive, DM me.

[Stephen]

Look no father. Bobby is our man in Tokyo. 

100% trustworthy 

He has a website but I can't remember it.

https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/profile/1318-keichodo/

 

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@Keichodo drop him a DM

[Jacques D.]

I would like to recommend this establishment, whose owner I know very well and whose articles are of a very high standard (the price is also high). As far as I know, he doesn't sell over the Internet, at least not the top of the range.

 

http://www.japansword.co.jp/

[YOJIMBO]

13 minutes ago, Jacques D. said:

Rád bych doporučil tento podnik, jehož majitele velmi dobře znám a jehož články jsou na velmi vysoké úrovni (vysoká je i cena). Pokud vím, přes internet neprodává, alespoň ne vrchol sortimentu.

 

http://www.japansword.co.jp/

So your friend is going to Aoi Art to look at the armor?

[Baka Gaijin]

Hi Simon,

 

Not sure I get the sense of the message to Jaques D

 

Japan Sword Company is Inami San in Toranomon.

 

Aoi Art is Tsuruta San in Shibuya.

 

 

 

[BKB5]

On 11/25/2024 at 5:07 AM, YOJIMBO said:

buy here: LOT 134-141

https://www.zacke.at...0-122811684&pn=3&g=1

Has anyone had success with quality items from this auction house? I have watched many Nihonto and other items - but never contacted them for further info,