Foils Collection

The Fencing Female 1907
A portrait of a female fencer who is " handy with the foils". Date: 1907

Gremlin and Pilot
A Gremlin tries to fog the aircrafts windscreen with his breath, but the pilot foils him by chewing a carrot to improve his sight

Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils
3520570 Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils; (add.info.: Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fencing movements
3253074 Fencing movements; (add.info.: Fencing movements. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils
3520569 Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils; (add.info.: Mud clod with pieces of broken gold, silver and foils. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", by the late C. R. Leslie...South Kensington Museum, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", by the late C. R. Leslie, R.A., in the Sheepshanks Collection, South Kensington Museum, 1864. Engraving of a painting

The German Gymnasium (engraving)
1616247 The German Gymnasium (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Gymnasium)

Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers
CHT174110 Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70) from Journal des Romans Populaires Illustres, 1905 (colour litho) by Damblans

Victoria And Albert Museum: Rood-Cross in silver parcel-gilt, with quatre-foils of enamel and figures of the Virgin
6011291 Victoria And Albert Museum: Rood-Cross in silver parcel-gilt, with quatre-foils of enamel and figures of the Virgin and St John, German

Whitechapel Way, A Fencing Class at the Peoples Palace, a Bout with the Foils (engraving)
1036546 Whitechapel Way, A Fencing Class at the Peoples Palace, a Bout with the Foils (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel Way)

A Bout with the Foils
LLM459971 A Bout with the Foils by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bout with the Foils. Illustration for Chatterbox annual (Wells Gardner)

Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers
CHT174114 Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70) late 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)
5988195 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

Camillus Foils Brennus (engraving)
727780 Camillus Foils Brennus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camillus Foils Brennus)

A Fencing Match, 1788 (coloured engraving)
BSA266472 A Fencing Match, 1788 (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 37x44.5 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

The Fencing Female 1907
A portrait of a female fencer who is handy with the foils. Date: 1907

Fencer

Madagascar strategic island by G. H. Davis
Madagascar, the strategic island to Allied communications in the East, occupied by British forces, forestalls a Japanese plot during the Second World War

Source Size = 5061 x 3379
Whitechapel Way: a Fencing Class at the Peoples Palace; a Bout with the Foils

Cup and Saucer (gobelet litron et soucoupe deuxieme grandeur); Ground color painted by Antoine Capelle, French, active 1745 - 1800, Painted reserve and cameos attributed to Pierre-Andre Le Guay

Electric razor head, light micrograph
Light micrograph of an electric razor head, depicting the oszilating middle trimmer between the two foils, which lifts and cuts flat-lying hairs. Magnification 50x

Domestic Cat, Bengal, kitten, sitting with heart foils

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"Fencing through the Ages: Exploring the Art of Foils" Step back in time to 1907, where "The Fencing Female" showcases her skill with a foil, captivating audiences with her grace and precision. Meanwhile, in another realm, we find ourselves immersed in the world of literature as "The Three Musketeers" take center stage on a front cover serialisation. Their foils gleam under the spotlight, ready for daring adventures. Venturing further into history, an engraving from the German Gymnasium transports us to an early part of the 11th century. A Rood-Cross adorned with quatre-foils and figures of devotion captures our attention at Victoria And Albert Museum. In Whitechapel Way, amidst bustling city life, a fencing class at People's Palace comes alive. Engraved images depict intense bouts with foils as participants strive for mastery. Fast forward to 1939-40 when Army and Navy Stores Catalogue features a page dedicated to foils. The litho print showcases their availability for enthusiasts eager to engage in this noble art form. Not limited to fictional tales or historical artifacts alone, foiling finds its place even among legendary battles. Witness Camillus foil Brennus in an epic encounter captured forever in an engraving that echoes bravery and valor. Colored engravings transport us back to 1788 where we witness a thrilling fencing match unfold before our eyes. Each strike of the foil is met with anticipation and applause from spectators who revel in this timeless sport. From ancient times to modern-day pursuits, foiling remains an enduring passion that transcends boundaries and captivates hearts across generations. Whether it be on pages or within museums' halls or even on Whitechapel Way's lively streets – let us celebrate this artful dance between Gremlin and Pilot wielding their trusty foils.