This Is Getting To Be A Habit

[kiavonne]

I'm afraid the one and only photo is not great quality, but I was being hurried along not only by the limited amount of sun available, but also by a neighbor with whom I'd promised to have lunch. I'll figure out better lighting, setup, and photos later.

 

Dexter seal, with registered arms through the American College of Heraldry.

 

 

Dexter's artwork provided for approval:

 

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/kiavonne/Wax%20Seals/Dexter%20Seals/Rodgers_coat_of_arms.jpg

 

 

 

The seal:

 

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/kiavonne/Wax%20Seals/Dexter%20Seals/UCArms0.jpg

 

 

Before the argument begins, these are not granted arms from England or Scotland. Athough I do not presume nobility in my heritage and ancestry from the old countries, my ancestry does go way back on the Norwegian side to some very interesting times and I can at least trace the English side to the Mayflower. My modern heritage is in the United States, which does not have any official granting or governmental recognition of arms. ACH fullfills the niche. Dexters has worked with ACH and their registrants in the past, and they know ACH folks by name. Anyway, there is a reason behind every division, color, charge, and the crest, it wasn't just tossed together for the fun of it. Unfortunately, I can't pass the arms on, but when I'm gone hopefully the seal will at least end up in someone else's coveted collection if my brother or some other relative doesn't keep it for whatever reason.

 

My other seals

[Kaych]

I'm afraid the one and only photo is not great quality, but I was being hurried along not only by the limited amount of sun available, but also by a neighbor with whom I'd promised to have lunch. I'll figure out better lighting, setup, and photos later.

 

Dexter seal, with registered arms through the American College of Heraldry.

 

 

Dexter's artwork provided for approval:

(Image Removed)

 

The seal:

(Image Removed)

 

Before the argument begins, these are not granted arms from England or Scotland. Athough I do not presume nobility in my heritage and ancestry from the old countries, my ancestry does go way back on the Norwegian side to some very interesting times and I can at least trace the English side to the Mayflower. My modern heritage is in the United States, which does not have any official granting or governmental recognition of arms. ACH fullfills the niche. Dexters has worked with ACH and their registrants in the past, and they know ACH folks by name. Anyway, there is a reason behind every division, color, charge, and the crest, it wasn't just tossed together for the fun of it. Unfortunately, I can't pass the arms on, but when I'm gone hopefully the seal will at least end up in someone else's coveted collection if my brother or some other relative doesn't keep it for whatever reason.

 

My other seals

 

Don't want to start any arguments, but here's a little known fact: The College of Arms is actually responsible for granting arms to Americans of English descent.

 

"American citizens may be granted honorary arms. They must meet the same criteria for eligibility as subjects of the Crown, and in addition must record in the official registers of the College of Arms a pedigree showing their descent from a subject of the British Crown. This may be someone living in the north American colonies before the recognition of American independence in 1783, or a more recent migrant."

 

Beautiful seal though! Please post some pictures once you use it.

Edited November 28, 2010 by Kaych

[kiavonne]

Thank you, Kaych. I'll do some research. Eligibility may still be an issue, as I'm female, single, and without direct heirs. But I'll definitely look into this some more.

[Stargazer34683]

Very nice. Much nicer than my humble family coat of arms. :)We don't have dragons. We have foxes

 

Any idea what part of Norway by the way? My family comes from there. I am only 3rd generation american from that side. Actually third generation both sides so I guess I am a newcomer lol

Edited December 2, 2010 by Stargazer34683

[rogerb]

Very nice. Much nicer than my humble family coat of arms. :)We don't have dragons. We have foxes

 

You think you have problems?....we have goats

[Ghost Plane]

At least you got critters. I've got prickly holly and holly oak leaves.

[senorswiss]

dragons -> foxes -> goats -> leaves

 

lol - waiting to see what's next.

 

I was actually recently trying to research mine, but haven't found any resource that's free..

[Chevalier]

<-- Lilies, lol, Fleur-de-lis to be exact, a stylized Iris.

Edited December 3, 2010 by Chevalier

[kazoolaw]

"To write is to act"

Nice,

gary

[yachtsilverswan]

Outstanding craftsmanship - no one carves seals in the detail and depth of Dexter.

 

What are the dimensions of your new desk seal?

 

I think I'm about to pull the trigger on a signet ring from these fine folks.

[Newb]

Very cool. Good to know these sorta things still exist.

[Pickwick]

Thank you, Kaych. I'll do some research. Eligibility may still be an issue, as I'm female, single, and without direct heirs. But I'll definitely look into this some more.

 

There was a documentary on PBS TV tracing the records of those who could claim a right to the English throne. Their discoveries showed a remarkable number of people in the USA who could do so. they weren't aware or in fact had never given thought to it. It's known that in the UK over 7,000 people are able to trace their ancestry back to King Charles the second. That's just for starters! He had a liking for the ladies of so called common descent, he put himself about quite a bit amongst them. Nell Gwynne I believe was an orange seller she is well documented. Believe me, he wasn't the only one. Edward the seventh had several liasions throughout his life, the actress Lily langtry was one of them. It was a tradition carried on from the start of the English Monarchy.

 

Who knows, you could be standing in line!

 

In anticipation of grovelling before you,

 

Kind regards,

 

Pickwick

Edited December 6, 2010 by Pickwick

[kiavonne]

yachtsilverswan, the desk seal has a standard 25mm brass seal coin. This is what mine is, though they asked me if I wanted a different shape or size. It's about 5 inches in height with the handle? I'll have to measure that later, I'm off to work at the moment.

 

Pickwick, interesting thought, but I think Prince William will probably elbow me out.

[Pickwick]

yachtsilverswan, the desk seal has a standard 25mm brass seal coin. This is what mine is, though they asked me if I wanted a different shape or size. It's about 5 inches in height with the handle? I'll have to measure that later, I'm off to work at the moment.

 

Pickwick, interesting thought, but I think Prince William will probably elbow me out.

 

 

Don't be too sure, if you do happen to be a contender, the Bubonic Plague is still lurking around. Meanwhile look it up you will probably be able to add some Heraldry on your shield. After all if your Avatar is your portrait it would look a lot better on the good old British postage stamp. The present Queen resembles my Mother. I wish I could say Grandmother,,, Oh well!

 

Incidentally, have you ever seen the movie, "Kind Hearts and Coronets"? It's about a commoner who finds he is entitled to a Peerage but finds too many relatives in front of him. Bumps them off one by one in ingenious ways, Might give you some pointers!

 

Your humble servant,

 

Pickwick

[kiavonne]

I can't believe I missed your reply, Pickwick. Forgive me.

 

Sadly, my avatar is not my portrait. However, it is a little something of me in that it is a snippet of a larger art piece which I commissioned. It was done in colored pencils by a wonderful young artist - who resides in England - Samantha Hogg. The background story has a little bit of the Albion influence (and which I shall not enter into here). Sam called it "After the Battle," and added a hint of hope for a new day. There wasn't hope in my backstory, but she captured perfectly the scene I wanted. The original was framed for me by the artist, and is in my home.

 

 

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/kiavonne/My%20Commissioned%20Art%20%20%20%20NOT%20FOR%20COPY%20PLEASE/DelunaWeb.jpg

[amyx231]

you guys think you have it bad? most of china have claims to descendency from one set of nobility or another. no arms for anyone. altho, now it's not punishable by death to wear the imperial yellow . just hard to find the color anywhere-special dyes and whatnot, little demand.

[amyx231]

nice pic. a bit...morbid, but still. nice.

[amyx231]

I'm afraid the one and only photo is not great quality, but I was being hurried along not only by the limited amount of sun available, but also by a neighbor with whom I'd promised to have lunch. I'll figure out better lighting, setup, and photos later.

 

Dexter seal, with registered arms through the American College of Heraldry.

 

 

Dexter's artwork provided for approval:

 

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/kiavonne/Wax%20Seals/Dexter%20Seals/Rodgers_coat_of_arms.jpg

 

 

 

The seal:

 

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j111/kiavonne/Wax%20Seals/Dexter%20Seals/UCArms0.jpg

 

 

Before the argument begins, these are not granted arms from England or Scotland. Athough I do not presume nobility in my heritage and ancestry from the old countries, my ancestry does go way back on the Norwegian side to some very interesting times and I can at least trace the English side to the Mayflower. My modern heritage is in the United States, which does not have any official granting or governmental recognition of arms. ACH fullfills the niche. Dexters has worked with ACH and their registrants in the past, and they know ACH folks by name. Anyway, there is a reason behind every division, color, charge, and the crest, it wasn't just tossed together for the fun of it. Unfortunately, I can't pass the arms on, but when I'm gone hopefully the seal will at least end up in someone else's coveted collection if my brother or some other relative doesn't keep it for whatever reason.

 

My other seals

 

 

 

shiny...

what is the white thing? the original carving?

[rfranca]

Am I the only only one dying of curiosity to see this impression in wax?

 

Edited February 24, 2011 by rfranca

[jde]

Brava, Kimy!

Adore the latin phrase you use...and it was cool to see the larger framework of your avatar.

--julie