Italian Foil
Dublin Core
Title
Italian Foil
Subject
Sword
Description
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 original wire fragments; original ferrules. "Solingen" marking on blade middle. Marking on forte of blade depicting a four-pointed shield with the letter "Z" in the center and a crown above.
Rights
© Fencing Arms & Artifacts
Format
Italian foil. Steel, steel wire, wood, velvet, horsehair. Overall length: 43 in. Blade 35.5 in long in front of guard, .5625 in. width at guard. Guard 4.75 in. diameter including .25 in flange, 1 in. depth. Crossbar 6.25 in. long. Ricasso 1.875 in. Grip 3.8125 in. long including ferrules. Pommel 1.4375 in. long, .875 in. diameter at widest. Weight 443 grams.
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
2019.03.003
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Owner / Custodian
Loaned for digitization by Eric Haas
Digitization Record
Digitized by Benjamin Bowles ; Cataloged by Benjamin Bowles
Collection
Citation
“Italian Foil,” Fencing Arms & Artifacts, accessed May 8, 2024, https://www.fencingexhibit.com/items/show/60.
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