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Sir Douglas

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Sella Curulis Project
« on: 2015-05-29, 18:26:53 »
I recently finished building a Sella Curulis as a commission (actually, I think it's technically considered a Faldstool since it folds up). It's made from Hard Maple which, admittedly, isn't 100% period, but unfortunately specialty wood can be a little hard to come by around here. Beggars can't be choosers. It also ended up being a little difficult to work with just because it's so hard, but it has the benefit of being incredibly sturdy. You could seat Henry VIII on this thing. ;)





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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #1 on: 2015-05-29, 19:07:19 »

Man, that is some incredibly beautiful work. I was admiring it on FB, and I think it looks even better here. ;)

Great job! You're really tempting me to commission some work from you at some point. :)
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #2 on: 2015-05-29, 19:41:22 »
Wow...that is an awesome looking piece of furniture there.  I knew I should've gotten that bear pelt- it would suit that chair perfectly, splayed right in front.  (Like I'm getting the chair lol)
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #3 on: 2015-05-29, 20:01:43 »
That is F***ing sweet!  :D
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #4 on: 2015-05-29, 20:20:34 »
Outstanding work!
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #5 on: 2015-05-30, 03:27:43 »
That is amazing work!  Well done.   8)
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #6 on: 2015-05-30, 07:26:13 »
If you don't mind me asking- about how much would something like that go for? I imagine that's a quite an asset at festivals...(Get it- asset? tee hee)
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #7 on: 2015-05-30, 07:30:06 »
Quote from: AnsalonPaladin on 2015-05-30, 07:26:13
If you don't mind me asking- about how much would something like that go for? I imagine that's a quite an asset at festivals...(Get it- asset? tee hee)

Actually Jeremy, I believe the correct terminology for such a piece is an 'ass-cessory' (yuck, yuck!!)
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #8 on: 2015-05-30, 18:58:56 »
Badum bum bum!

On a serious note though I want one of those things badly. Sometimes it's hard to find a suitable place to sit down at the faires.
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #9 on: 2015-05-31, 00:16:36 »
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #10 on: 2015-05-31, 17:42:55 »
Thanks, gents!

Quote from: Lord Dane on 2015-05-30, 07:30:06
Quote from: AnsalonPaladin on 2015-05-30, 07:26:13
If you don't mind me asking- about how much would something like that go for? I imagine that's a quite an asset at festivals...(Get it- asset? tee hee)

Actually Jeremy, I believe the correct terminology for such a piece is an 'ass-cessory' (yuck, yuck!!)


Lol! ::)

Jeremy, sent you a PM. :)
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #11 on: 2015-05-31, 18:51:11 »
holy poop thats awesome
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #12 on: 2015-06-01, 22:11:28 »
Wow!... just... wow...
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #13 on: 2015-06-02, 00:08:49 »
Taking your youthfulness into account and the fact that you've demonstrated a masterly level of craftsmanship on several mediums I can only conclude that you Sir Douglas are a medievalist prodigy...or the next X-Men superhero. It really could go either way. ;)
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Re: Sella Curulis Project
« Reply #14 on: 2015-06-02, 01:45:40 »
Fantastic work, Douglas.  You should consider taking orders :)
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