Foil Collection (#3)

Gentleman fencer making the return thrust in Tierce after having parried with the poignard. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Gentlemen fencers in the Italian Guard position fighting with sword and dagger. Copperplate engraving by after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Mr

Pictures on the wireless! New wonder for B. B. C audience 1928
Diagram showing the new way in which the B.B.C will broadcast photographs and drawings. 1928

Imperial Sword of the Holy Roman Emperors with partially gilt pommel and cross-bar
XAM69403 Imperial Sword of the Holy Roman Emperors with partially gilt pommel and cross-bar, the hilt bound with silver wire

The Gold Beater (engraving)
6004294 The Gold Beater (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gold Beater. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Helmet with divine figures beneath a bird with outstetched wings, c
3493078 Helmet with divine figures beneath a bird with outstetched wings, c.1500-1100 BC (bronze, gold foil over bitumen) by Middle Elamite Period

Cinque-foil Window, Lincoln Cathedral (engraving)
3653597 Cinque-foil Window, Lincoln Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinque-foil Window, Lincoln Cathedral)

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

Fencing at Dickels Academy, (brush and black ink and pencil on board)
823188 Fencing at Dickels Academy, (brush and black ink and pencil on board) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 27.6x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fencing at Dickels Academy)

Nova 2644 fol. 96v Fencing, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142934 Nova 2644 fol.96v Fencing, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Duelling (photo)
STC153084 Duelling (photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Tea industry, Stages in the progress of the leaf from plant to port (b / w photo)
6008305 Tea industry, Stages in the progress of the leaf from plant to port (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea industry)

The Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving)
1060092 The Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, Islington (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coldness
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Anita Harris in sword fencing gear for TV photocall - February 1982 22 / 02 / 1982
Anita Harris in sword fencing gear for TV photocall - February 1982 22/02/1982

A young woman catching some rays whilst on holidays June 1954

Michael Jackson seen here on stage in Prague. 8th September 1996

A Fencing Match, 1788. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Fencing Match, 1788

Situla (Bucket for Holy Water), Carolingian, 860-880. Creator: Unknown
Situla (Bucket for Holy Water), Carolingian, 860-880

Woman Broils Steak Date: 1954

[Fencer], 1906. Creator: George Demeny
[Fencer], 1906

NATIVITY PLAY C1970S
A school Nativity Play. Costumes have been created from nightshirts, tea towels, tinsel & foil. Date: circa 1970s

Fencers, 1900. Artist: Frederick Henry Townsend
Fencers, by T. H. Townsend. 1900-01. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

Parry in Tierce - Fencing, 1912
Parry in Tierce, 1912. From The Book of Sports & Pastimes for Young People by J. K. Benson. [C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd, London, 1912]

Third Position - Fencing, 1912. From The Book of Sports & Pastimes for Young People by J. K. Benson. [C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd, London, 1912]

An Assault With the French Duelling Sword, c1900, (1903). Artist: Hills and Saunders
An Assault With the French Duelling Sword, c1900, (1903). From The Sports of the World, by F. G. Aflalo, F.R.G.S. F.Z.S. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Fencers, 1900. Artist: Frederick Henry Townsend
Fencers, by T. H. Townsend. 1900-01. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, 1791, (1929). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Mr H Angelos Fencing Academy, 1791, (1929). Illustration from the Apollo Volume X, no 55, (July 1929)

The Advance that Failed, First World War, 1914-1915, (1920). Artist: Bernard Partridge
The Advance that Failed, First World War, 1914-1915, (1920). Kaiser Wilhelm II: Have you had enough? Tsar Nicholas II: No; have you?. A cartoon that originally appeared in Punch

St George and the Dragon and Mademoiselle Riposting, 1789. Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Mlle la Chevaliere d Eon de Beaumont fencing, 18th century. Charles-Genevieve-Louis-Auguste-Andre-Timothee Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Mlle la Chevaliere d Eon de Beaumont fencing at Carlton House, 9th April 1787. The Chevalier d Eon (1728-1810) having a swordfight with Monsieur de Saint George

Sweet dreams gold foil message
gold foil glitter quote saying Sweet dreams on a plain white background

Lets travel gold foil message
Lets travel hand drawn gold foil glitter message on a plain white background

Hello sunshine gold foil message
Hello sunshine hand drawn gold foil glitter message on a plain white background

Follow your heart gold foil message
Follow your heart gold foil glitter quote saying on a plain white background

Make it happen gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

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"Foil: Unconventional Inventions and Unexpected Messages" Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson, the concept of "foil" takes center stage. Just like its namesake, this captivating word embodies a multitude of intriguing hints. Imagine receiving a message that reads "Be yourself" in shimmering gold foil. It's a reminder to embrace your uniqueness and stand out from the crowd. In 1954, Swansons revolutionized mealtime with their turkey TV dinner packaging designed to resemble a television set. A clever use transformed dining into an entertainment experience. Travel back in time to witness Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont fencing against Monsieur De Saint George in the 17th century. The glinting foils symbolize elegance and skill as they engage in an intense battle of wits and agility. Trust your journey, another golden message on foil, encourages us to have faith in our path through life's twists and turns. Like fencers who trust their instincts during each lunge or parry captured beautifully in French engravings from the mid-18th century. Picture champagne bottles glistening under dim lights within Storrs Hall Hotel's wine cellar in Windermere UK. Foil-wrapped necks promise celebration and joyous moments shared with loved ones. A smile can brighten anyone's day; it is like gold foil that radiates warmth wherever it goes. And if all you need is love, then let it be wrapped around you like delicate golden foil—embracing every moment with compassion and understanding. While time may pass relentlessly, some messages remain timeless – forever young. Gold foil whispers this sentiment gently but persistently as we strive for eternal youthfulness both inside and out. Step into an 18th-century world where gentlemen fencers gracefully lunge and parry amidst swirling clouds of dust—a visual representation of honor, skill, and the artistry fencing.