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Thu, Sep 12, 2024 10:00AM EDT
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Lot 410
Sled, Swords, and Netsuke Style Skulls
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
Sled, wwords, and skulls. An interesting and slightly edgy collection to include: a small 19th century wood and iron sled. Some evidence of old green paint. Iron ring for hanging. Solid.
Two swords. One 20th century Samurai sword in a sheath. Steel blade, iron hilt (loose-wobbles a bit) and metal decorations to handle. The white plastic (?) handle is elaborately wound and tied with cloth webbing. Scabbard appears to be wood (?) in a deep red finish with craclature, carved banding, and tiny bits of glitter. The second sword is made of a single piece of wood (blade and handle), and a one-piece iron hilt. Probably a stage prop for a 3-Musketeers type performance. Perhaps mid 20th century.
Two very small models of human skulls, both lacking bottom jaws. Both drilled on the bottom to fit onto a post. The smaller one has a vestige of a signature (Japanese) on the back of the head. Both are made of a hard, bone like material. Also two carved skeletons of what appears to be a hard, bone like material. Both have been made without tops to the skull, and open at the bottom, and mostly hollow (a thin longitudinal band runs up the interior (like a bone). One is slightly longer. A fascinating group!
Sled: H 7" W 32" D 10"
Samurai Sword: L 41".
Stage Sword: L 42".
Small Skulls: L 7/8" and 1-1/4".
Skeletons: L 5-1/2" and 6".
Condition: All are in very good used condition
Link to hi-res images:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1s1eo02jakvz6aia68xxq/AKgP32k8VmeLY1uO599Mfl8?rlkey=nls4y6muy8efyeigltnzp530q&st=43r6omq1&dl=0
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