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Italian Fencing in Paris
Illustrated article on the reception of Italian fencing and Italian fencing masters in France. Also provides commentary on the state of fencing and the rivalry between the Italian and French School.
Italian Fencing Team at the 1932 Olympic Games
A group picture of the Italian fencing delegation in uniform, presumably at the competition grounds for the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles some days before the start of the games. That year, the Italian delegation still obtained eight medals (two…
Italian Foil
Italian fencing foil in the Parise style. Crossbar arches brazed to the inside of the guard at the edge. Grip wire wrapping was replaced by owner after acquisition with twisted strands of steel wire in the pattern indicated by the few remaining…
Italian Foil, Parise Model
Italian foil with checkered wood grip and painted guard and crossbar. Blade stamped with Solingen" and "W" with a threaded tang to affix the pommel. Pad has a leather front, canvas back, and is padded with horsehair. The black paint on the crossbar,…
Italian Postcard of a Woman and a Duel
Italian postcard depicting a glamorous woman holding a mixed school (scuola mista) fencing sword. Inset behind her is a a dueling scene with two combatants and their seconds.
J. H. Lau & Co. Catalog
66 page catalog for J. H. Lau & Co. of New York. Features illustrations, descriptions, and prices for firearms (pages 2 to 39), ammunition (pages 40 to 48), firearm and hunting accessories (pages 49 to 58), and eight pages of fencing equipment (pages…
J. Levis versus G. Marzi
Joseph Louis Levis (USA) and Gustavo Marzi (ITA) fence at the 1932 Olympics.
Caption on reverse:
Italian first in fencing finals
J. Levis, U.S. hope in fencing events of the Xth Olympiad, took second place in the finals today. G. Marzi of Italy…
Caption on reverse:
Italian first in fencing finals
J. Levis, U.S. hope in fencing events of the Xth Olympiad, took second place in the finals today. G. Marzi of Italy…
Jean-Claude Magnan wins Gold
Jean-Claude Magnan of France lifts a trophy above his head after winning gold in the team foil competition.
Caption on reverse:
"Les XIX etes Jeux Olympiques se deroulent actuellement a Mexico. NPM. Le champion francais au fleuret Magnan Jean…
Caption on reverse:
"Les XIX etes Jeux Olympiques se deroulent actuellement a Mexico. NPM. Le champion francais au fleuret Magnan Jean…
Jean-Pierre Allemand celebrates Olympic Finals win
Jean-Pierre Allemand of France celebrates his victory over Switzerland's Peter Loocher at the 1968 Olympic Finals.
Jerry's admiration of Tom in an "assault" with Mr. O'Shaunessy at the rooms in St. James's Stt.
Tom fences with the fencing-master as spectators stand round the room or sit on a bench along the back wall, some wearing fencing jackets, others top-hatted. On the right is a table with foils laid out. On the back wall are three pictures: a…
John Llewellyn Rejoicing After a Bout
John Llewellyn (Great Britain) rejoices after winning a bout at the 1984 Olympic Games.
Joseph Vince Co. Catalog
Catalog of fencing equipment from the Joseph Vince Company. Includes illustrations and photographs of weapons, protective equipment, and accessories. A description of the company's sale from Joseph Vince to Torao Mori is found on the second page.
Joseph Vince Fencing Equipment Catalog
Bifold catalog of fencing equipment including illustrations of weapons, protective equipment, and accessories. Complete price list for all products and components on rear cover.
Julio Castello and Rudolf Valentino with Sabres
Fencing Master Julio Martinez Castello (left) & Italian actor Rudolf Valentino posed for a photograph with sabres.
Jury of Appeals Disqualifies Onishchenko
Modern pentathlete Boris Grigoryevich Onishchenko (Soviet Union) sits quietly after the Jury of Appeals' decision was made that he was disqualified from the Olympic event after his epee was found to have been tampered with.
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Kenneth Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Seaforth 1744 - 1781 at home in Naples: Fencing Scene
Lord Fortrose, later Earl of Seaforth, is the central figure in this painting. He is shown in his rented apartment in Naples, watching his guests practising their fencing moves. The man in black at the table is the Neapolitan composer, Nicolo…
L. P. Ducasse Catalog
Catalog of sale for L. P. Ducasse containing items for hunting, fishing, and fencing.
L'Ecole de Saint-Cyr
Newspaper article with illustration depicting the salle d'armes at theÉcole spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr. The article below describes the salle:"La salle d’armes est fort spacieuse, ornée avec goût de trophées étincelants, et la méthode de…
La Résurrection de Pons
Illustration preceding the almanac entry "La Résurrection de Pons" in the chapter "Janvier"depicting the accident during the fencing match between Alphonse Pons, eldest son of Maître d'Armes Pons, and Lord Geffrin wherein the latter's foil broke 20…
La Saison D'épée
Season summary of fencing meetings and competitions mainly in French provincial cities (Lyon, Lille, Dijon, Bordeaux, Evian, Longjumeau, Étretat, Langrune, Tréport, Paramé, Boulogne, and Saint-Malo) but also in Ostend (Belgium) and London (England).