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Leo Todeschini
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PostPosted: Thu 29 Nov, 2012 2:33 pm    Post subject: brescia Spadona scabbard         Reply with quote

Hi All,

I had a comission to make 3 scabbards for the same client, all using his heraldry inset as a shield near the throat; this is the last of them.

The brief was to make a scabbard that would look at home on the hip of a North Italian man about town in the middle of the 15thC and it was to have steel fittings and a central rib - this is the result and I hope you like it.

Any questions or comments are very welcome.

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PostPosted: Thu 29 Nov, 2012 2:38 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I tend to like this era and style and so take this comment with the right context applied:

That's one of the nicest modern-made scabbards I've seen created. I absolutely love it.

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PostPosted: Thu 29 Nov, 2012 10:11 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Very rich looking detailing and I think it would look just right with the rich fabric of a nobleman's clothing of the period.

Anyway, it almost has a textile satin brocade look to it. Big Grin Cool

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Bloody hell. I can see that man parading along the streets of Ferrara with sprezzatura.
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PostPosted: Thu 29 Nov, 2012 11:22 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Tod, you just keep getting better and better. This is beautiful work.
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PostPosted: Fri 30 Nov, 2012 6:32 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Very well done!! Is there anyway we could get some close ups of the detailing? Also what technique did you use?

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PostPosted: Fri 30 Nov, 2012 8:57 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Tod,
You are the best. The scabbard is amazing.

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Subtle but still rich in appearance. Outstanding work.
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PostPosted: Sun 02 Dec, 2012 4:50 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Beautiful scabbard. My Brescia Spadona scabbard pales in comparison. Congratulations to the lucky person getting this work of art.
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PostPosted: Sun 02 Dec, 2012 10:04 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Having seen this in the flesh I have to say the photos don't do it justice. It is a truly stunning piece. The new owner is very lucky.
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Wow, that's fantastic!
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PostPosted: Mon 03 Dec, 2012 1:26 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

Superb! That one is as close to perfection to me as the one you made for Soren's Albion Prince.

Magnificent carving work!

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PostPosted: Tue 04 Dec, 2012 4:30 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

I have seen a lot of amazing scabbard work coming out lately but this one really stands out as one of the best. I would love to see what this suspension system looks like in wear. I assume that the tongue goes through both buckles, one to fasten the belt and the other to adjust the angle of the scabbard, is this correct?
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PostPosted: Sun 09 Dec, 2012 1:58 pm    Post subject:         Reply with quote

That Spadona found itself a beautiful home ! Splendid work Leo !

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PostPosted: Tue 11 Dec, 2012 1:31 am    Post subject:         Reply with quote

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That Spadona found itself a beautiful home ! Splendid work Leo !


Thank you Stefan, and I must say that seeing what you did with your modified Albion scabbard totally inspired me to go 'that bit further' with this one. Your piece is exceptional.

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