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LOT 1170
British Leather Fencing Helmet
CIRCA 1890-1920S A.D.
15 3/8 in. (2.0 kg, 39 cm).
By Lillywhite Frowd Co of London, fitted with neck fringe, stamped buckled securing strap and wire mesh face and ear panels, padded lining internally marked 'broad arrow-over-67' so likely a military issue.
Provenance
Acquired from Manfred Schotten Antiques, 2016.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of Manfred Schotten invoice and listing.
Footnotes
Although masks/helmets of this general form are typically associated with sword fencing, this example is of very heavy construction so possibly for use in protecting while training with a heavier weapon than a foil or epee.
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