Victorian fencing stances and positions. (1890) 11 pictures.

11 mounted pictures portraying stances and positions for fencing.

They were acquired in a  file with a label stating “Fencing prints dated 1890, The Salute.”

The nature and presentation of the images indicate the dating as accurate.

Under each image is a description of the stance

eg; The Salute , Position after disengagement.

Engagement in Tierce,

Time thrust in sixte,

Parry in seconde.

etc, etc.

The pictures are each placed in a thick green mount board which is probably not contemporaneous and could easily be renewed.

£220 the set of 11.

All images can be available on request.