Translation Help

[chgruener]

Hello all, looking for some assistance with this one. Might have the opportunity to purchase. 
 

Translation? Age? Worth purchasing? 
 

As always, thank you!

[rebcannonshooter]

Hi Christopher,

The sword is signed "Bi-Shu Osa-Fune Suke-Sada" and dated "Tenmon (or Tenbun) Go-Nen Ni-Gatsu-Hi", a day in the second month of the fifth year of Tenmon or 1536.  There were a LOT of swordsmiths who used the art name of Sukesada in Osafune Village. They were of varied skill levels, and during this time they were producing many many swords. That being said, I have a fondness for Bizen swords even during the high production times. You didn't give us any measurements, or description of the mounts, so we would need much more to go on to establish a value. Also the sword will need a polish and that's an expensive proposition, so factor that into the price! 

Hope this helps, Tom

[chgruener]

3 minutes ago, rebcannonshooter said:

Hi Christopher,

The sword is signed "Bi-Shu Osa-Fune Suke-Sada" and dated "Tenmon (or Tenbun) Go-Nen Ni-Gatsu-Hi", a day in the second month of the fifth year of Tenmon or 1536.  There were a LOT of swordsmiths who used the art name of Sukesada in Osafune Village. They were of varied skill levels, and during this time they were producing many many swords. That being said, I have a fondness for Bizen swords even during the high production times. You didn't give us any measurements, or description of the mounts, so we would need much more to go on to establish a value. Also the sword will need a polish and that's an expensive proposition, so factor that into the price! 

Hope this helps, Tom

Tom, 

 

Thanks a bunch! Here are some more photos of the mounts. I can request measurements.