John of Eltham (Ceremonial Studios, 90mm)

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This is an O.O.P. 90mm, white metal figure by Ceremonial Studios, which I managed to acquire recently (still in its original box) for the princely sum of £5.00. It represents John of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall, who was the younger brother of Edward III.

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The figure was sculpted by Richard Almond, as indicated in this old advert:-

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The sculpt is based on the funeral effigy of the man, which has the appearance of a mature person. Actually, John died of a fever less than a month after his 20th birthday.

You can find out more about the character HERE.

Since he spent a lot of his campaigning life in Scotland, I have attempted to give the base a bit of a ‘heathery’ look.

I have used various types of paint. The face is in oils over enamels; armour and mail in printers inks with oil washes; while cloth and heraldry (including the shield) was painted in acrylics.
Cheers,
Andrew
 
These crop up on eBay from time to time. I have one from years ago not neatly as well painted which I'm inclined to strip and repaint. In these days of life expectancy into the late 70's or 80's, it is sobering to know just how young so many died in Medieval times.

Mike
 
These crop up on eBay from time to time. I have one from years ago not neatly as well painted which I'm inclined to strip and repaint. In these days of life expectancy into the late 70's or 80's, it is sobering to know just how young so many died in Medieval times.

Mike

Thanks for taking the time to comment Mike.

Cheers,
Andrew
 
(y)Nice bit of nostalgia there

(Hmmm . . . .thinks. I've got Hugh Hastings somewhere in one of the boxes) :rolleyes:
 
Hi Añdrew

Good to see you posting here hope all is well

Nice lookng finish on this , neat details painting as well on the shield etc

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Stay safe

Nap
 
(y)Nice bit of nostalgia there

(Hmmm . . . .thinks. I've got Hugh Hastings somewhere in one of the boxes) :rolleyes:

Thank you Paul.
If you locate your Hugh Hastings, you should find the casting excellent.
Cheers,
Andrew
 
Hi Añdrew

Good to see you posting here hope all is well

Nice lookng finish on this , neat details painting as well on the shield etc

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Stay safe

Nap

Thank you for your kind comments Kevin.

Cheers,
Andrew
 
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