Need an advise about armor and auction

[Alexander_R]

Hi guys, currently following yahoo Japan auction trying to buy an armor. I have to questions I hope you can help me with. First, there is a lot of armor of that type and technique with common features (link bellow). Is this a late copy? Example image 1-2-3

The second question is about images 4–5-6 is it real (17-18) or later? Thank you!

 

 

[Bugyotsuji]

You are right to ask this question, Alexander. May I counter with why you wish to buy over internet auction  images?

 

Personally I find myself drawn more to parts of the second example, even if it is not composite. 

[The Blacksmith]

Unfortunately I do not see any link.

[Alexander_R]

Sory, was unable to insert link, enclosed photos. Buying at the internet auction is the only possibility for me now to get it, I have no other options. 

[The Blacksmith]

1 hour ago, Alexander_R said:

 Buying at the internet auction is the only possibility for me now to get it, I have no other options. 

 Unfortunately, that is all too often the only option these days. Even buying from dealers, unseen, can be tricky.  I can all too well sympathise with you on this one, as everything I buy these days is over the internet, as the possibilities of buying items that I want in Norway are almoset zero. Auctions are extra tricky, and something that I personally try to avoid, and buying weapons is far simpler than buying armour!

[Iekatsu]

The first is Showa period, the second is composite, but made up from Edo period components, some of which are in rough shape. I would recommend waiting and getting some books.

[Alexander_R]

Thank you for all of you for your answers and advise. I have a lot of books but I needed an expert opinion to confirm my doubts.

 

[uwe]

Thomas is right in both cases!