Fencing foil, c1929
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Arms and armaments/Sword/Foil
Date Used
Circa 1929
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A foil, made entirely from metal, bar the handle grip, which is partially made from wood covered with coiled string. The hand shield is is shaped like "00", and may very well have been covered, possibly with leather, since it would not be very protective as it is.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 940 W: 90 D: 57mm (H: 37 W: 3 9/16 D: 2 1/4")
Date Used
Circa 1929
Location
In storage
Registration No
1995.3108.411
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Beverly Savige & Margaret Armitstead.
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