Swords. A collection of fencing foils

Sold for £240

Swords. A late 19th century French fencing foil, the 88cm blade stamped 'L. Merignac', rectangular curved steel guard, cord-bound grip and brass pommel, 110cm overall with brass disc attached engraved 'Lucien Merignac', together with a collection of fencing foils including a pair French pair each with shell guard and knights head pommel, 110cm overall, another pair with Solingen blades and steel pommels, 108.5cm overall and others

(Qty: 9)

Provenance: From the Leon Paul family collection

Lucien Merignac (1873-1941) was a French fencer who won a gold medal at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.