Antique Fencing Jacket French Linen Canvas Asymmetric Button Fastening

Antique French fencing jacket dating to the early 20th century, constructed from heavy linen canvas in a soft natural tone.

Asymmetrical buttoned front with a high stand collar, closing to one side with a series of small cream buttons. Shaped through the body with curved seam lines at the back. Set-in sleeves with subtle gathering at the shoulder and buttoned cuffs.

It retains its original under-strap, designed to pass between the legs and fasten to a small metal buckle at the back.

Interior bears a woven red stamp reading Établissements Favry Armes Escrime Sports, with address details beneath, indicating a specialist Parisian supplier of fencing equipment.

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Measurements

Please compare measurements carefully.

• Chest (measured flat, underarm to underarm): 20 in / 51 cm
• Shoulder to shoulder: 17 in / 43 cm
• Shoulder to underarm: 7 in / 18 cm
• Sleeve length (from shoulder): 22 in / 56 cm
• Length (from top of shoulder to bottom of crotch extension): 29 in / 74 cm

Arm openings are relatively small; this is an important measurement to consider.

All measurements taken flat.

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Condition

Freshly laundered and in very good antique condition overall. Only a few small, faint marks present, which are minor and unobtrusive. No structural issues noted. Please refer closely to photographs for detail.