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[rm]

I am insane.

I just spent a really annoying amount of time registering for a live auction via at an Italian auction house via Ebay so I could bid on a Regency-era fencing foil. But it's really beautiful and I want it as art.

http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110051943375#ebayphotohosting

So if I win, it's my holiday present to myself this year. I should know in a couple of days. Then of course, once it gets here (which should take forever for various legal reasons) I'll need to decide if I want to try to have various aspects of it restored. But that's thinking ahead and I really am trying not to do that these days.

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[crazycatlady.livejournal.com]

That really is gorgeous. Keep us updated.

Oh my, that's gorgeous..

[labellerose.livejournal.com]

I fenced as a young woman and that just speaks to me.
Would you use it, or frame it? I think it would be stunning in a shadow box, backed by severe black velvet, or maybe accented by a vintage brocade that complements the metalwork.

**Sending many winning vibes your way**

Re: Oh my, that's gorgeous..

[rm.livejournal.com]

A lot of it depends on the actual condition of it and what degree of restoration I'm inclined or not to do to it (because really, there's something to be said for knowing someone help _that_ leather 200 years ago, even if it is damaged). I certainly wouldn't fence with it regularly. Considering what my maximum on it was, and what they think it will go for, I think I stand a very good chance.

[blucrowlaughing.livejournal.com]

so pretty

[delchi.livejournal.com]

Wow. I love it.

Aside, you remember my friend Jessica from the street/parking garage antique market? She does restoration on Italian antiques specifically. I don't know if she is still around.