McArthur Smallsword Prints 1780
5 individual prints from "The Army and Navy Gentleman's Companion; or a New and Complete Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Fencing" McARTHUR. Measuring 47cm by 37cm
Individual prints are £90 each, for discounts on multiple prints please contact lambert.antiques@outlook.com
“Displaying the Intricacies of Small-Sword Play; and Reducing the Art to the most Easy & Familiar Principles by regular progressive Lessons. Illustrated by Mathematical Figures, and Adorned with elegant Engravings after paintings from Life, executed in the most masterly Manner representing every material Attitude of the Art”
1 Salute previous to exercising the Ornamental Parades & Thrusts of Tierce
& Carte
2 The Return on Extention after parrying with Octave
3 The parade of Ocatave against the thrust
4 Parade of Seconde formerly call'd Quinte
5 Disarming by Crossing the sword
John McArthur (1755-1840) entered the navy in 1778 and enjoyed a long and distinguished career, rising to become secretary to Viscount Hood and Purser of Nelson’s flagship, the Victory
The manual was intended to be for people who had never fenced before. McArthur publicised it as a “proper” teaching manual, written for naval officers without training to use as a guide
Engravings by James Newton copied from drawings by McArthur
If you would like to buy a specific print please contact us before hand
5 individual prints from "The Army and Navy Gentleman's Companion; or a New and Complete Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Fencing" McARTHUR. Measuring 47cm by 37cm
Individual prints are £90 each, for discounts on multiple prints please contact lambert.antiques@outlook.com
“Displaying the Intricacies of Small-Sword Play; and Reducing the Art to the most Easy & Familiar Principles by regular progressive Lessons. Illustrated by Mathematical Figures, and Adorned with elegant Engravings after paintings from Life, executed in the most masterly Manner representing every material Attitude of the Art”
1 Salute previous to exercising the Ornamental Parades & Thrusts of Tierce
& Carte
2 The Return on Extention after parrying with Octave
3 The parade of Ocatave against the thrust
4 Parade of Seconde formerly call'd Quinte
5 Disarming by Crossing the sword
John McArthur (1755-1840) entered the navy in 1778 and enjoyed a long and distinguished career, rising to become secretary to Viscount Hood and Purser of Nelson’s flagship, the Victory
The manual was intended to be for people who had never fenced before. McArthur publicised it as a “proper” teaching manual, written for naval officers without training to use as a guide
Engravings by James Newton copied from drawings by McArthur
If you would like to buy a specific print please contact us before hand
5 individual prints from "The Army and Navy Gentleman's Companion; or a New and Complete Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Fencing" McARTHUR. Measuring 47cm by 37cm
Individual prints are £90 each, for discounts on multiple prints please contact lambert.antiques@outlook.com
“Displaying the Intricacies of Small-Sword Play; and Reducing the Art to the most Easy & Familiar Principles by regular progressive Lessons. Illustrated by Mathematical Figures, and Adorned with elegant Engravings after paintings from Life, executed in the most masterly Manner representing every material Attitude of the Art”
1 Salute previous to exercising the Ornamental Parades & Thrusts of Tierce
& Carte
2 The Return on Extention after parrying with Octave
3 The parade of Ocatave against the thrust
4 Parade of Seconde formerly call'd Quinte
5 Disarming by Crossing the sword
John McArthur (1755-1840) entered the navy in 1778 and enjoyed a long and distinguished career, rising to become secretary to Viscount Hood and Purser of Nelson’s flagship, the Victory
The manual was intended to be for people who had never fenced before. McArthur publicised it as a “proper” teaching manual, written for naval officers without training to use as a guide
Engravings by James Newton copied from drawings by McArthur
If you would like to buy a specific print please contact us before hand