Translation Request

[JamesK]

Hello,

 

I am new to this forum. I have a few family owned swords that I would like to get identified as to the maker.

 

The first signature is from a WWII naval sword, the second signature is from an army one.

[JamesK]

Second Sword

[Rich S]

The first sword is signed "Ishido Teruhide saku" (Ishido = family name) Teruhide (smith's name) saku (made). See my webpage on him at:

 

http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/teruhide.htm

 

Second sword I can't translate completely: Noshu Seki ju ..... Kane..

 

Rich S

[bone]

Is the second one Kanetada?

[Nobody]

The second one is Kanetsugu.

濃州関 前川兼継作之 – Noshu Seki Maekawa Kanetsugu kore o tsukuru

[JamesK]

I would consider selling the long swords.

Is it possible to get a valuation on this forum?

[Mark]

it is hard to be specific from pictures. Where are you located? I am in Ohio. There is a sword show in S.F. in a month where there will be an oportunity to ask opinions. Let us know, maybe you are located near someoen who could assist

[JamesK]

I am in Canada. I would consider shipping the swords to a reputable collector.

[cisco-san]

I would consider selling the long swords.

Is it possible to get a valuation on this forum?

James,

Recently there was a sword from "Noshu Seki Maekawa Kanetsugu" on ebay:

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 3D1&_rdc=1

[Brian]

Values are something we always steer away from, as there are no set rules, and what sells today for $2000 might fetch $1200 tomorrow. What something is worth is one thing. People aren't looking to pay wht it is worth. Everyone wants a bargain.

At a very rough guess, I would estimate the Showato around $800-1200, and the Gendaito maybe $1500-2500. But just a guess. This assumes good condition, with no flaws and no condition issues. Since we don't have good pics, it is all guesswork.

 

Brian