Harvey Hammer's Samurai Collection (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

I picked up Aeroart's Honda Kadakatsu from AeroArt on Saturday for my friend Harvey Hammer (hrhammer on the Forum). I dropped it off today and took a few photos of his collection.

 

[jazzeum]

 

[zblang]

Looks great!!!
Toy soldiers and books just go together!!!

 

[jazzeum]

I was over at Harvey's house on Monday (for a book club meeting) and I took some pictures of his collection. Harvey reorganized his shelves so these photos show the new additions as well as his older figures.

 

[jazzeum]

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[marco55]

How many do you think he has?Beautiful collection!I think Samurai are the most photogenic of all figures and know they look better in person.
Mark

 

[jazzeum]

I’m not sure. Guessing 40 or so. His grandchildren are visiting this weekend so maybe he will post the answer next week.

 

[joesgis]

Thanks for posting these photos Brad. Oh my, Harvey has an extensive collection of beautiful Samurai...some really breathtaking figures!

Joe

 

[jazzeum]

Thanks Mark and Joe. Whenever I get a notice from Aeroart about a new Samurai, I forward it to him. However, he talks to Nicki regularly so he knows what’s coming down the pike.

 

[joesgis]

Thanks Mark and Joe. Whenever I get a notice from Aeroart about a new Samurai, I forward it to him. However, he talks to Nicki regularly so he knows what’s coming down the pike.

He has some brilliant Nevskaya pieces in his collection too...such lovely art.

Joe

 

[zblang]

Gorgeous figures! I’ve never studied the samurai, but I also collect them as I think they are some of the most beautiful figures made. The armor is amazing and the Japanese patterns on their textiles makes for remarkable figures when they’re well painted.

 

[h.hammer]

Thanks Mark and Joe. Whenever I get a notice from Aeroart about a new Samurai, I forward it to him. However, he talks to Nicki regularly so he knows what’s coming down the pike.

thank you Brad for posting photos
grandchildren home again, time to enjoy the Samurai
thank you Joe and Mark for your comments
I have 72 Samurai figures with another figure hopefully on its way
there is a particularly beautiful book of Samurai history and color plates which I picked up in England
Heroes of the grand pacification by Kuniyodshi's Taiheiki eiyu den
worth reading and admiring
thanks again to brad and the positive feedback of others
harvey

 

[Pax Toy Soldier]

Lots of Russian & (I think) other figures that aren't often seen or copied; a truly unique collection. Love it!

 

[jazzeum]

I visited Harvey recently and took some pictures of his collection. He rearranged his figures so I'm not sure which one is new.

 

[jazzeum]

 

[sapper]

Wonderful collection on a era that is not often shown. Greg.

 

[h.hammer]

Wonderful collection on a era that is not often shown. Greg.

Many thanks to sapper and others concerning my Samurai collection
special thanks to my friend Brad for taking pictures of my collection on two occasions.
I have multiple display cases of toy soldiers collected over the years.
The samurai have occupied a few bookshelves but I never tire of looking at them.
special thanks to Aeroart and to Boris and Ivan for enabling me to put together the collection I have
I have 82 Samurai on display with 5 or 6 waiting for space.
My very best to all Treefroggers and someday i may even be able to meet more of you in Hackensack or Chicago(!)
Harvey

 

[Sentaapua]

Harvey I am delighted to see your collection of samurai figures! (thanks for the pictures Brad!) They are outstanding beautiful pieces of art!

 

[h.hammer]

Harvey I am delighted to see your collection of samurai figures! (thanks for the pictures Brad!) They are outstanding beautiful pieces of art!

Sentaapua
thank you for your kind comments
Motivation to keep collecting is always increased by positive comments from other collectors
Harvey