CaptainSatan

Frank Langella

dog lock

I'm talking about a great coat with the shoulder cape, not a frock coat -CS

hard tack

Here's a Hollyweird Vs. History question. Is there any evidence that great coats were ever made of canvas/sailcloth? There is an excellent example of that type of coat worn by Oliver Reed (Billy Bones) in one of the better versions of Treasure Island. Even if it's PURE HOLLYWEIRD, I'd still like to have one -CS

I'm guessing that the art dept designed the rack with the flat edge of the blades facing the patrons so that children of all ages would have a better view of the decorative cutlasses. -CS

Mile High Club

I don't mind a little carpet, just no landing strips!

Any excuse to splice the main brace. It will make a fine warm up for Guinness Day! -CS

I like to sink my teeth into a womans heinny!

I'm pretty sure that would be on a Thor's Day? Think I may actually be free that evening. -CS

I ran across a very resonably priced mid 19th century sea chest. Some minor modifications would make it acceptable for the GAoP period. Chest sells for $240 USD (+ $65. S&H). http://charliesboatworks.home.comcast.net/.../Sea_Chests.htm If you requested an unfinished chest without the skirt boards. And if you were to replace the beckets with simple rope handles you would have a period sea chest. DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that beckets & skirt boards aren't period. I am saying that I have yet to discover these features on any surviving examples, depictions in contemporay art, or written descriptions. 26-3/4L x 14-3/4w x 13 tall Tumblehome or cant on front and back 3/4" White Pine, Capacity = 1037 cubic inches. Weighs approx. 40 lbs.

Moctezuma's Revenge

After I get relocated to deepest, darkest Plano I'd like to organize a piss up at the local pub to meet some North Texas Pyrates fer a pint. By the gods I hate moving. -CS ------------------------------------------------------------ Do you live in Dallas/Ft.Worth area? Would you like to be a movie extra? our list is free to join and free of spam. http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/texaslist/

Barbara Eden

Some chests from the Mary Rose (English,built 1509-1511, sank in 1545). These chests are obviously Pre-GAoP. Please note some of the features found on the later 19th century chests. Barber/Surgeon chest. Similar to later period chests! Captains Chest? These next three were found in the carpenters quarters/work space. More of an open box for storing tools. Probably a clothes chest. Remains of cloth, braid, and thread found inside. Except for the primitive ring type hinges this is very similar to some of the chests from the 18th and 19th centuries (see previous posts in this thread). Constructed of walnut. -CS

Radiation

An early 19th century chest that would actually work for TGAOP. H. 18 3/4", W. 49 1/2", D. 18

Yet another mid 19th century chest. This one is uncommon from other surviving examples beacause it is made from smaller boards. Other than the one surving becket and the boards reinforcing the bottom edge this chest is very similar to sea chests from the beginning of the 18th century. Has anyone seen a chest from TGAoP that had the extra layer of boards along the bottom, outside edge? Has anyone actually ever seen fancy-smanchy beckets that are from the GAoP? Depth: 18 ½ in. Width: 39 3/4 in. Height: 17 1/4 in.

This example was constructed before TGAoP, but the design is period. "This sea chest was acquired in Muscat, Oman and is typical of the style of sea chest carried by the Portuguese in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries." Notice that the handles are similar(?) to the ones pictured in the chest depicted in the 1673 painting.

For all of you that live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I did all of the Texas casting for LIVING & DYING (I should be somewhere in the robbery scene). I will be at the Saturday showing, but not the Tuesday showing. -CS Following the robbery of a payroll office, two killers turn the tables on the trio of robbers during a hostage situation. Surrounded by the police, the robbers must become the heroes before the killers execute all the hostages. Coming 2007 from HBO Films International Distribution from New Film International Cast: Edward Furlong, Michael Madsen, Arnold Vosloo, Bai Ling, Jordanna Spiro Director/Writer: Jon Keeyes See the trailer! http://www.highlandmyst.com/livinganddying LIVING & DYING will be playing in competition at the American Film Institute Dallas International Film Festival to be held in Dallas, Texas. LIVING & DYING will be screening on: Tuesday, March 27 at 9:30pm at the Angelika Film Center Saturday, March 31 at 7:00pm at The Magnolia For more information, including ticket information, please visit http://www.afidallas.com

...and sharp teeth!

These two titles ARE NOT about how to build a GOaP sea chest. However, if you have been paying attention to this thread you are aware that some chests from the 17th century resemble those from the Middle Ages. Both of these books are an excellent introduction into the construction of primitive furniture. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081172795...8302380-4601717 http://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Furniture-I...8302380-4601717 This book is actually about post period chests. It does touch on the subject of bulding a barrel topped lid. http://www.amazon.com/Boxes-Chests-Decorat...73226084&sr=1-1 I'll go ahead and repost this book as well. The 19th century chests depicted in this book share many attributes of chests from the GAoP period. http://www.marlinespike.com/sea_chests.html

Hmmnn...this looks interesting. Anybody have this book in their collection? http://www.amazon.com/Treasure-Chests-Lega...73224829&sr=8-7 or... http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/sto...ages/070735.asp Treasure Chests: The Legacy of Extraordinary Boxes . by Lon Schleining "ANCESTOR OF THE SAFE, PRECURSOR of the closet, the chest is perhaps the most universal and enduring form of furniture..."