[MR] Everything old is new again...

[Sorcha de Glys]

But you *can* find nice silver plated tumblers that are very close to a
simpler version of "The Merode Cup" (15th c. in the V&A, London) in the
Bridal Isle of Michaels craft stores for about $8 each.  There are also
similar cups in the bathroom accessories departments of many stores.

Pier 1 has some nice wooden boxes (in various sizes) with appropriate metal
work and chain for the lid.  Think feastgear box.  Unfortunately, they are
on clearance and hard to find.  Called "Brass Accent Wood Boxes", you can
find pictures online at:
http://www.pier1.com/store/productdetail.asp?catalog%5Fname=Pier1&category%5
Fname=GROUP+2264+Brass+Accent+Wood+Boxes&cart=true&MSCSProfile=95385A1F52DEA
1A229D5B375420544649CCC31B0097E2407FE39C6EDC2AB75AFA7361BAE8C7666DF04D57B1D0
5D14AA15C2E77CEF65E92B045CC9223F66EE21988D9026AC9DA3D2C590844266A9EEE2948F1D
1570173EDD46E95723D64D73280D1D2340ECC4686E863F29DE2A5E79FB9CA1320FC79F553998
07142C45FFDFA4924819E3F5A5C3479

Also at Pier 1, the "wooden hut box".  I can't find documentation for this
exact style, but it is reminiscent of many, many reliquary boxes.  Think
jewelry or pens or dress accessories box.  Pictures at:
http://www.pier1.com/store/productdetail.asp?catalog%5Fname=Pier1&category%5
Fname=GROUP+46845+Wooden+Hut+Boxes&cart=true&MSCSProfile=95385A1F52DEA1A229D
5B37542054464EA72CAF3DEA1515D1C41A85E608739507F32024B59BB5A33A340B5AB4FE8F7F
9AE6833B19D9D4EAD82C87C4604EE23468A8202BBFFAC17FC36A7E5917E6A2D6FFAACB6B6CC0
E46EE87E129147DF76A1F41FC2A32F67048FD95D4FAAF2468C3158B59BF8FB4F5886D326D09B
E5299153F5CA8C6790C6D8265

Another find is the garden lantern available at some JoAnn's Fabric Stores.
The ones that are a clear glass cup held in a metal ring with three chains
by which it hangs are a good representation of oil lamps found in many 15th
and 16th c. paintings.

IKEA has a large round metal chandelier with very nice hooks that complete
the look.  Picture at:
http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=1
0101&storeId=12&productId=14119&langId=-1&parentCats=10109*10242

It is nice when things medieval are in style.  Now is a great time to buy -
before fluorescents are back "in"!

Always on the lookout,
Sorcha de Glys  :)



-----Original Message-----
From: atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org
[mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org]On Behalf Of Towey, Brian
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 4:59 PM
To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
Subject: RE: [MR] Everything old is new again...


> REALLY!!! awesome, i'm off to Pier 1...

Uh, no.  Not really.  That was an example of the sort of thing I wish
somebody would tell us, not an actual shopping tip.  Sorry for any
confusion.

However, speaking of margaritas, I see that the cocktail hour has arrived.
Hasta mañana!



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