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18thcenturylove: Portrait de Claude de Saint-Simon by Hyacinthe Rigaud, ca. 1733

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Portrait de Claude de Saint-Simon by Hyacinthe Rigaud, ca. 1733

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Suit ca. 1790, altered ca. 1805

From LACMA

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art-of-swords:

Scottish basket-hilted Broadsword 

  • Dated: circa 1780
  • Measurements: Blade 90.8 cm. Overall length 106 cm

With an earlier forged blade, probably late 17th or early 18th century, of broad robust form, it is cut with a central fuller running over most of its length on both sides.

The blade is flanked by a slightly shorter pair of fullers, cut with additional short fullers at the ricasso, and inscribed “Andrea Ferara” in stamped letters framed within a series of decorative marks on both sides at the forte.

The sword has an iron basket-guard of Glasgow type formed of symmetrical oval bars carrying pierced linear-engraved panels. It also features a fluted hemispherical pommel capped by a prominent button.

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Wherever he may sail;
The moon is constant to her time;
The sun will never fail;
But follow, follow round the world,
The green earth and the sea,
So love is with the lover’s heart,
Wherever he may be.
Wherever he may be, the stars
Must daily lose their light;
The moon will veil her in the shade;
The sun will set at night.
The sun may set, but constant love
Will shine when he’s away;
So that dull night is never night,
And day is brighter day.” — The Stars Are With the Voyager by Thomas Hood
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It’s 1719 in the West Indies. War time, and pirates are also on the prowl. Sea fights, duels, plenty of swashbuckling adventures, intrigues of all kinds, mutiny, romance, betrayal - Before the Mast brings to live the Age of Sail like none before. Which side are you on?OUR SHIPS NEED MORE CREW! - a surgeon/ doctor, 28-55 years of age, from middle to upper class, not from nobility or a too rich family. (He might be younger, but then he is a surgeon’s mate, an apprentice) needed by the British Navy. - 3 master gunners - 30-45 years of age, experienced artillery soldier, deployed with the marines. A veteran of the War of Spanish Succession, which he could have fought in on land or at sea. From a poor to middle class family, with some schooling, needed by the British Navy, French Navy and by the privateers. - one boatswain - 30-45 years of age, from a poor to middle class family, with some schooling and with authority over the sailors (preferably because he can impose naturally) needed by the British Navy. - 2 midshipmen - 14-18 years of age, sons of noble or wealthy families with high connections, needed by the British Navy and by the French Navy.- sailors - as many as possible, anywhere between the ages of 15 and 50, volunteers or victims of the press gang (for the British and French Navy). Privateers are only volunteers. Among them, a jovial older mentor would be welcome, a roguish man in his 20s, and any other types you might wish. For details on the tasks of each position, check the ship ranks and tasks.We hope you love drama, action and romance, because that’s what we have to offer here. Being a part of our crews will give you the opportunity to get involved in sea battles, duels, political intrigues and all kind of adventures. The plot will further develop according to your wishes, as, besides the general plot/ laying, there are several player-driven side ones. Your characters will have crewmates, finding among them friends or enemies, and plots to enter in immediately. The pirates are clearly the enemy, and we have many stories still left to be told…Additional Information/Notes: The requirements are simple - people who can write in English (not all our players are native English speakers, but they can write in English) and who can post at least once a week for each character/ thread.Come live with us BEFORE THE MAST the Age of Sail times! Sharpen your blades, load your guns, drain that last sip of rhum and join our adventures! http://z7.invisionfree.com/BeforeTheMast/index.php?showtopic=2503 Zoom

It’s 1719 in the West Indies. War time, and pirates are also on the prowl. Sea fights, duels, plenty of swashbuckling adventures, intrigues of all kinds, mutiny, romance, betrayal - Before the Mast brings to live the Age of Sail like none before. Which side are you on?


OUR SHIPS NEED MORE CREW!



- a surgeon/ doctor, 28-55 years of age, from middle to upper class, not from nobility or a too rich family. (He might be younger, but then he is a surgeon’s mate, an apprentice) needed by the British Navy.

- 3 master gunners - 30-45 years of age, experienced artillery soldier, deployed with the marines. A veteran of the War of Spanish Succession, which he could have fought in on land or at sea. From a poor to middle class family, with some schooling, needed by the British Navy, French Navy and by the privateers.

- one boatswain - 30-45 years of age, from a poor to middle class family, with some schooling and with authority over the sailors (preferably because he can impose naturally) needed by the British Navy.

- 2 midshipmen - 14-18 years of age, sons of noble or wealthy families with high connections, needed by the British Navy and by the French Navy.

- sailors - as many as possible, anywhere between the ages of 15 and 50, volunteers or victims of the press gang (for the British and French Navy). Privateers are only volunteers. Among them, a jovial older mentor would be welcome, a roguish man in his 20s, and any other types you might wish.

For details on the tasks of each position, check the ship ranks and tasks.

We hope you love drama, action and romance, because that’s what we have to offer here. Being a part of our crews will give you the opportunity to get involved in sea battles, duels, political intrigues and all kind of adventures. The plot will further develop according to your wishes, as, besides the general plot/ laying, there are several player-driven side ones. Your characters will have crewmates, finding among them friends or enemies, and plots to enter in immediately. The pirates are clearly the enemy, and we have many stories still left to be told…

Additional Information/Notes:
The requirements are simple - people who can write in English (not all our players are native English speakers, but they can write in English) and who can post at least once a week for each character/ thread.

Come live with us BEFORE THE MAST the Age of Sail times! Sharpen your blades, load your guns, drain that last sip of rhum and join our adventures!

http://z7.invisionfree.com/BeforeTheMast/index.php?showtopic=2503

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