[MR] New Atlantian Sword of State

[Jen Thies]

As promised pictures of the new Atlantian Sword of State starting at this
link: http://flickr.com/photos/jenthies/455514242/

In Service,
Genevieve
Chamberlain

On 4/11/07, Jen Thies <jenthies at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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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