Pre WW2 ornamental sword (oriental origin?)
26 August 2022
Description

Looks like it is Japanese or Chinese origin. Red wood handle and slightly curved blade

Dimensions

Not sure

Provenance

Unknown

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Maybe
Answered within about 14 hours
By Gregory
Aug 27, 10:13 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $200 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Dear James,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The presented object appears to be a Vietnamese sword with a scabbard. This type of sword is typical of the swords of the Vietnamese Montagnard people. It was made in the 20th century.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images.
A fair market estimation would be between 100 to 200 USD.
This estimate is based on recently recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.

With kind regards,
George

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