[MR] New Atlantian Sword of State

[Jen Thies]

When pictures are available, I promise that a link to them will be posted to
this list.

Thank you all for your support and patience,
Genevieve


On 4/11/07, schnauzer2 at cox.net <schnauzer2 at cox.net> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have pictures of the new Sword of State?  I was not able to
> make coronation and am very interested in seeing it.
>
> YIS
> Sian
>
> ---- Jen Thies <jenthies at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> =============
> Greetings good gentles all,
>
> As many saw in Valharic and Arielle's evening court, the winning team got
> the honor of presenting the new Atlantian Sword of State to Their
> Majesties.
> It was worked into the quest to have the sword come from Vulcan, but in
> fact
> the sword traveled a longer path.
>
> This sword was purchased at Pennsic two years ago from Sykes Sutlering for
> a
> good deal. I wanted the Kingdom to have a newer period sword with a
> decorated sheath such that would be Atlantian but would not go out of
> date,
> as the leather sheath of the older sword has. After careful consideration
> and consultation, the sword was then passed on to Lord Miguel Estevan de
> Cabra, renown woodworker of the Spanish Peacock, for a period fitted
> leather
> sheath and accouterments. Miguel, using his research and trusted talent
> and
> impeccable taste, covered the wooden sheath and worked with Master Aldred
> Blackwood of Blackwood Jewelrey on designing the etched decoration on the
> chape and other metal pieces of the sword and sheath.
>
> At this time I would like to thank both Lord Miguel and Master Aldred for
> the lovely work they have produced and the generous donation of their
> talent
> and time to add one more exceptional piece of regalia for our Crown and
> Kingdom's glory. Both gentlemen have my undying thanks and appreciation
> for
> their efforts.
>
> In Service,
>
> Baroness Genevieve d'Aquitaine
> Kingdom Chamberlain
>
> PS: If I got any of the details incorrect, my apologies to the artists.
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