Something old
OK - I know it is a daggy photo but it is not very often you get to play with something that is 360 years old and made out of gold. I am holding the Council Mace. It was throught to have been made in 1649 so you will see I am holding on to it tight as I am not sure if that is how I wanted to be remembered at Council if it had dropped.
The mace is a throwback to time when ancient clubs was used as a weapon of war. Later they were used by bodyguards of royalty and decorated with gold or silver. Over time they became less of a weapon and more a symbol of authority. Since it was first made in 1649 the Council mace went through several changes bwith more gold pieces added. It is still used in ceremonies today. Lucky I did not get to wear the Mayoral robe behind me as well!
ps: hope everyone noted that I am not wearing a tie.
2 comments:
Love the mACE Jim, HRH would be impressed.! even without the Thai (sorry tie).Having a great time in the Dusit Hotel Club Suite in Pattaya overlooking the brilliant sunsets of the bay at 34 deg. eating great food, drinking all the Lounge Scotch FREE, swimming pools, shopping. Go to Bangkok in couple of days.
You really do have far to much time on your hands!!! Don't get too used to it....the girls arrive any day now.
Kitty
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