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A 12th century Norman. '''Anton | A 12th century Norman. '''Anton LaFlamme de Saint Aubin''' was one of many sons of an ancient Norman family, sent to learn the ways of a clerk. At the Abbey he was sent to, he fell under the auspices of a brother who was an accomplished silversmith and jeweler. At the age of 18, Anton was sent out into the world and recruited into the service of a Norman lord. When it was discovered that Anton was nobility himself, he was given a horse and equipped to fight. He then journeyed with the armies of the Norman Crusaders to the holy land to fight. He was in the army that conquered Rhodes and then Jerusalem. While in theses lands, he expanded his knowledge of metalworking and gemology and areas of science before returning to France. | ||
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Revision as of 20:47, 23 March 2016
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Lord Anton at Crown Tourney | |
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Resides: Carolingia | |
Status: Active | |
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Badge. (Fieldless) On a flame Or an ant azure | |
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Marshal At Large |
Introduction
Lord Anton LaFlamme de Saint Aubin began participating in the SCA in the Shire of Quintavia in 1996. He is the second (Eastern) squire of His Grace Duke Brion Anthony Uriel Tarragon. He resides in the Barony of Carolingia, but is often found roaming the central region, teaching silversmithing and improving his martial skills with his consort, Lady Cassandra Blondel de Seint Alban and his three stalwart sons, Lords Arnulf, Rodulf and Leon, all of whom serve to inspire him.
Persona
A 12th century Norman. Anton LaFlamme de Saint Aubin was one of many sons of an ancient Norman family, sent to learn the ways of a clerk. At the Abbey he was sent to, he fell under the auspices of a brother who was an accomplished silversmith and jeweler. At the age of 18, Anton was sent out into the world and recruited into the service of a Norman lord. When it was discovered that Anton was nobility himself, he was given a horse and equipped to fight. He then journeyed with the armies of the Norman Crusaders to the holy land to fight. He was in the army that conquered Rhodes and then Jerusalem. While in theses lands, he expanded his knowledge of metalworking and gemology and areas of science before returning to France.
Activities
- Heavy List Armored Combat
- Silversmithing, Metal Arts
- Chasing/Repousse
- Etruscan Granulation
- Hollow form raising
- Kombu
- Bidri silver inlay
- Wire in wood inlay
- Enamel on silver
- Gemstone carving
- Glyptic Art
- Dance (Doing not teaching)
- Archery
- Sewing
- Service (whenever I can be of help)
- Heavy List Marshal at Large
Awards and Honours
- Award of Arms, 09/18/1999
- Queen's Guard, 1999 (Moruadh II)
- Queen's Cypher, 09/18/1999 (Moruadh of An Tir Caillte II)
- Quintavian Keeper of the Chalice, 2001
- Queen's Guard, 2001 (Olivia Graeme)
- Quintavian Rattan Knight Marshal from 2002-2004
- Companion of the Order of the Silver Crescent, 07/06/2002
- Companion of the Order of the Maunche, 02/01/2003
- Golden Tyger (Silversmithing), 03/26/2005
- Northern Lights XIX Pentathlon, Entrant's Choice Winner, 2005
- Queen's Guard, 2014 (Caoilfhionn inghean Fhaoláin)
- Queen's Honour of Distinction (Queen's Award of Esteem), 09/2014 (Caoilfhionn inghean Fhaoláin)
- Carolingia Rattan Champion, 2015
- Queen's Guard, 2015/2016 (Caoilfhionn inghean Fhaoláin II)
- East Kingdom 12th Night, Arts & Science Populous Choice Winner, 2016 (Glyptic Arts: Ring Cameos)
Classes and Workshops Taught
- Hollow Form Raising | October 1999 | East Kingdom
- Etruscan Granulation | East Kingdom University | April 2001 | East Kingdom
- Etruscan Granulation & Hollow Form Raising | Metalsmith Symposium sponsored by Barony of Carolingia & Shire of Quintavia | October 2002 | East Kingdom
- Wire Drawing and Tubing Construction | Harper's Retreat | September 2003 | East Kingdom
- Beginning Soldering | Metalsmith Symposium | October 2003 | East Kingdom
- Beginning Chasing | Harper's Retreat | September 2004 | East Kingdom
- How to Cuttlebone-Cast Rings, Lost Wax Casting, Twisted Wire & Drawn Wire Shanks | 2005 | East Kingdom
- Etruscan Granulation & Enameling | East Kingdom University | April 2015 | East Kingdom
- Etruscan Granulation | Northern Region War Camp | July 2015 | East Kingdom
- Etruscan Granulation Demonstrations, Lessons, Hands-on Participation and Q&A Sessions | Pennsic XLIV | August 2015 | Kingdom of Æthelmearc
- Medieval Techniques for Constructing Wire and Tubing | Novice Schola | March 2016 | East Kingdom
- "Let's Make a Thimble!"- Period Technique for Making a 'Thumb-Bell' (thimble) | Hrim Schola | March 2016 | East Kingdom
More Information
Examples of Anton's work can be found here:Anton Leflamme d' Saint Aubin.
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Royal Crowns of the East Kingdom. Hand chased & repousséd (Tygers cast)