Four Signed Samurai Swords

gendai, attributed to Showa Ju Hachi, (1943, 11th month), 26 in.; Kamakura style gendai, (1938), attributed to Tensho San, Sagami Province, 27 in.; attributed to Muso, Showa 18 (1943), 26 in.; possibly 17th century, three mekugi-ana, possibly Nabeshima clan, 26-1/2 in., each with scabbardNote:ÿmeguki-ana information supplied by the consignor, not examined Provenance: Collection of Peter Shepherd, Garfield, New Jersey
Condition Report: nicks, scratches, surfaces consistent with age and useÿ