WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 15/16 MAY 2021

119 THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR - TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 1 MAY - 15/16 MAY 2021 Militaria 277 1939-1945 Japanese Officers Type 98 Shingunto Katana The 27.5in. blade, with strong hamon, the hilt with bronze tsuba, ray grips, Menuki and officer’s company-grade tassel; in wood-lined scabbard in chestnut leather field cover. Sword length 38in. (96.5cm) Condition: Very good, leather scabbard scuffed and repaired at tip, small hole in fishskin grip. Estimate €600-€800 (approx £520-£700) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 277 278 Japanese katana. 26 inch (66cm) blade, overall 35 inches (90cm), signed on tang, lacking scabbard. Condition: Slight pitting, a few tiny chips, very good. Estimate €100-€150 (approx £90-£130) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 278 279 Georgian flintlock pistol. Plate stamped Crown/GR, barrel with cross marks. Brass furniture and butt, barrell 22cm. No maker’s mark detected. Condition: Return trigger spring weak, cocking and dry fire possible. Estimate €200-€250 (approx £170-£220) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 279 Firearms