In "Western Furniture 1350 to the present day by Christopher Wilk" there is an example of a writing desk (currently in the V&A) that has Henry VIII's arms and...
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Beth and Bob Matney
bmatney2000
Apr 1, 2007 5:51 pm
I believe that the one you are talking about is Museum Number W.29:1 to 9-1932 You can find it by a search of V&A ...
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mmagnusol
mmagnusm
Apr 1, 2007 6:06 pm
The Tudors begins tonite on Showtime 10pm April 1. http://www.sho.com/site/tudors/home.do?source=shocom_nav Magnus...
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James Winkler
rivendalehall
Apr 1, 2007 6:38 pm
Wow... this is turning into a fascinating question. I've been going through art books, doing internet searches, furniture books... and ya' know... ya' really...
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albionwood
Apr 1, 2007 9:04 pm
Guess I'll have to find me a copy of that book. Does the author cite references for those assertions? I'd like to know what he is referring to as...
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albionwood
Apr 1, 2007 9:10 pm
It is indeed turning into a good discussion! What I'd like to know next is, how are the earliest drawers constructed? If they are dovetailed, then maybe that...
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Conal O'hAirt Jim...
baronconal
Apr 1, 2007 9:14 pm
When we have a dated example it can tell us some things.... BUT we have to be careful not to read too much into it. for example....( attatched file to use as...
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Julian
smnco37
Apr 1, 2007 9:29 pm
I just realised that I can post pictures to the photo files of this List as well - since I'm a member, aren't I. So I've started with a few pictures of "quick...
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Liedtke Goetz
goetzliedtke
Apr 2, 2007 1:36 am
... I tried W.29:1-1932 and W.29:9-32. What is the correct number? Goetz ____________________________________________________________________________________ ...
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Beth and Bob Matney
bmatney2000
Apr 2, 2007 2:47 am
The full number is both..."W.29:1 to 9-1932" Everything in the quotes. I do not understand their numbering scheme either! Beth...
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rivendalehall
Apr 2, 2007 1:57 pm
Well... having run out of personal sources... I resorted to writing the V&A to see what they might offer... (a big tip-o-the-hat to em'... I wrote yesterday......
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Liedtke Goetz
goetzliedtke
Apr 2, 2007 2:17 pm
... Thanks. Now that I've looked at it, I'm skeptical about its authenticity. It looks to much like later furniture for me not to question its origins. What's...
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Joseph Paul
jamieblackrose
Apr 2, 2007 2:27 pm
Thank you Charles, Bill and all others that have so patiently looked into this subject. It does appear that we have a consensus that they were not common...
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Avery Austringer
avery1415
Apr 2, 2007 3:58 pm
... Also, when you make drawers, you are making a box that precisely fits inside another box. It's more work and materials than two boxes but it can only hold...
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leaking pen
the_leaking_pen
Apr 2, 2007 5:13 pm
plus, an individual small box that can stack inside your bigger box, but is still a useful box outside of the bigger chest is more long term utility than a...
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msgilliandurham
Apr 2, 2007 6:39 pm
greetings to the list-- I've been following this discussion but letting more learned folks contribute, until I had this "ah-ha!" moment -- I'd speculate the...
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George
onespecialdj
Apr 3, 2007 5:08 pm
I would like to build a wooden box for feast items. Any ideas or plans available anywhere? Pictures wood be nice too? Thanks...
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julian wilson
smnco37
Apr 3, 2007 5:20 pm
George, the answer really depends on what use you intend for your Feast Box'chest'coffer? Some SCAdians simply use one painted with period...
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Earl Ryan
dyderich
Apr 3, 2007 5:58 pm
I've made a couple of different ones. Do you want cheap to build but still looks nice or very cool with price not being a problem? Dyderich ... From: George...
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Oakes, George
onespecialdj
Apr 3, 2007 6:00 pm
I would like period looking, durable, and nice. Price is of no concern, I have access to lots of wood, exotic, and the like George Oakes VB.Net...
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Rebekah d'Avignon
rebekahdavignon
Apr 3, 2007 6:12 pm
IMHO - I don't think that a pre-set plan would do you much good other than give you some ideas. A couple with several children would have different needs than...
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Flemish Lady
wildwoman_54
Apr 3, 2007 7:18 pm
There are as many variations as there are people. Think about what you will be carrying in the box, storing in the box, do you want a box that doubles as a...
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Oakes, George
onespecialdj
Apr 3, 2007 7:35 pm
Lady Marthe Elsbeth, Yes I have considered the weight of most of the dense hardwoods, and while they make a durable box, they also make it harder to move...
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Rebekah d'Avignon
rebekahdavignon
Apr 3, 2007 8:29 pm
If you are wanting to use plywood to lower the overall weight, you could build a framework of 1 x 2s that are dadoed to fit the plywood. I happen to think that...
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julian wilson
smnco37
Apr 3, 2007 9:44 pm
"Oakes, George" <goakes@...> wrote: Lady Marthe Elsbeth, Yes I have considered the weight of most of the dense hardwoods, and while they make a...
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Tracy Swanson
tracystar2000
Apr 4, 2007 12:40 am
When discussing this with some like-minded friends, it was suggested that we look into reliquaries of the Catholic Church. Not only might they have organized...
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Tracy Swanson
tracystar2000
Apr 4, 2007 1:07 am
For a personal feast gear box I would take all of the items you intend to pack and stack them to get an idea of how much space you need to enclose. Add a...
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julian wilson
smnco37
Apr 4, 2007 5:13 pm
Tracy Swanson <tstar2000@...> wrote: When discussing this with some like-minded friends, it was suggested that we look into reliquaries of the Catholic...
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mmagnusol
mmagnusm
Apr 4, 2007 9:14 pm
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Anglo_Saxon_Lyres/ http://michaeljking.com/Sutton_Hoo_Lyre.htm Sutton Hoo and Taplow Lyres Pages. The guy makes and sells...
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eternalnitemare75
eternalnitem...
Apr 5, 2007 12:38 am
I was wondering if anyone one had any good pictures of jewery boxes I could use in the making of boxes for my 2 daughters. Any are appreciated and I will post...
