Revised: 8/9/2017

Please Note: We have been informed that the bronze figure is probably Admiral Heihachiro Togo (1848-1934), Japan’s greatest naval officer and victor of battle of Tsushima, annihilating the Russian fleet in 1915. He is still a hero and bronzes are often presented to or by naval personnel. US Admiral Chester Nimitz helped with preservation of the battleship Mikasa (Togo’s flagship) at Yokosuka, Japan and there is a Togo memorial garden at the Nimitz museum in Fredericksburg, Texas.

BRONZE FIGURE OF WWII ERA JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER.

Fine bronze figure of Japanese Naval officer holding binoculars in right and sword with handguard in scabbard in left hand. From the estate collection of a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. Bronze figures such as these were often given as retirement gifts to Japanese officers. This one may have been given to a schoolmaster at one of the U.S. Japanese training academies. Maker’s marked at rear of base which is hollow. SIZE: 19-1/2″ h. Base 5-1/2″ x 5-5/8″. CONDITION: Overall appearance is very good to extremely fine with some slight brassing at high edges around binoculars and top of cap. Sword has become detached at base and lower sword hanger strap detached at ring which could be soldered. Overall a very fine and attractive and interesting souvenir of WWII. 52202-1 (500-1,000) – Lot 3623

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3623	$0.00	Revised: 8/9/2017 Please Note: We have been informed that the bronze figure is probably Admiral Heihachiro Togo (1848-1934), Japan’s greatest naval officer and victor of battle of Tsushima, annihilating the Russian fleet in 1915. He is still a hero and bronzes are often presented to or by naval personnel. US Admiral Chester Nimitz helped with preservation of the battleship Mikasa (Togo’s flagship) at Yokosuka, Japan and there is a Togo memorial garden at the Nimitz museum in Fredericksburg, Texas. BRONZE FIGURE OF WWII ERA JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER. Fine bronze figure of Japanese Naval officer holding binoculars in right and sword with handguard in scabbard in left hand. From the estate collection of a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. Bronze figures such as these were often given as retirement gifts to Japanese officers. This one may have been given to a schoolmaster at one of the U.S. Japanese training academies. Maker’s marked at rear of base which is hollow. SIZE: 19-1/2″ h. Base 5-1/2″ x 5-5/8″. CONDITION: Overall appearance is very good to extremely fine with some slight brassing at high edges around binoculars and top of cap. Sword has become detached at base and lower sword hanger strap detached at ring which could be soldered. Overall a very fine and attractive and interesting souvenir of WWII. 52202-1 (500-1,000) – Lot 3623 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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BRONZE FIGURE OF WWII ERA JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER.