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Van Helmont Elite user 488 Posts |
Hello again, friends of the putrid!
Let me first thank you for your massive interest for my (now deleted) post on phrenology and its application to canes: congratulations to the new owner! This week, I thought of introducing to you a device so shrouded in mystery, so misunderstood it could be a Rhodesian dialect spoken by the 3 remaining Parrot Brothers (who’s knife-throwing act was all the rage at the 1943 Olympic Games): yes, I am referring to my Hand of Glory! As all of us must have learnt by now, a” Hand of Glory was supposedly the carefully prepared and "pickled" right hand of a felon, cut off while the body still hung from the gallows and used by burglars to send sleepers in a house into a coma from which they were unable to wake. In one version the clenched hand is used as a candleholder for a candle incorporating human fat, but in another the outstretched hand has its own fingers lit. In this case should one of the fingers refuse to light it is a sign that someone in the household remains awake. In either case the light cannot be extinguished by water or pinching but only by blood or "blue" (skimmed) milk - the usual method in the tales.” (Quoted from the Whitby Museum-website) This Hand of Glory belongs to the latter category. As these pictures tell a tale, my accompanying words could not do them justice! Consider the image below: just with a different lighting, the hand slowly closes and becomes a claw! You can imagine the effect on audiences! Drop me a line if you like what you see; PM me for any questions you might have. Talk to you soon, VH PS: Yes, that IS real bone!
The Epiphany Before Christmas: this day (12/23/13) I leave the Café for good!
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docsteve Inner circle 1831 Posts |
In one word: GLORIOUS!
Bravo!
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The Curator V.I.P. Beware Vampire, I have 3908 Posts |
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
Van Helmont, that is frickin' awesome. I just threw up a little bit in my mouth, and messed my pants. Yet, I'm strangely content.
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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GeoffreyD Loyal user Canberra, Australia 244 Posts |
I definitely want one for the Darkholme Collection!
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Van Helmont Elite user 488 Posts |
Many thanks for your kind comments.
Some of you wanted to see more pics regarding the actual size (when compared to a hand of the living). I'll post them this evening.
The Epiphany Before Christmas: this day (12/23/13) I leave the Café for good!
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Van Helmont Elite user 488 Posts |
Glorious Hand will wave me goodbye next week as it permanently moves to the U.K. Thank you and congrats to the foster parents!
The Epiphany Before Christmas: this day (12/23/13) I leave the Café for good!
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Jef Pedal New user 24 Posts |
This is my best buy EVER!
It looks, feels and smells so frigging real, it's hard to believe it's a prop. And thanks also for the magnificently scary story you provided: it's befitting (hèhèhèhè). Van Helmond, I cannot thank you enough for releasing this into the world! You've got yourself a fan! |
The Curator V.I.P. Beware Vampire, I have 3908 Posts |
Is this the new place for the Glorious Hand ?
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Van Helmont Elite user 488 Posts |
Indeed, it is!
Guess I owe you a drink (O negative, isn't it?).
The Epiphany Before Christmas: this day (12/23/13) I leave the Café for good!
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
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On 2011-09-17 13:35, Jef Pedal wrote: Uh, "smells" so frigging real...dare we ask? And, do we want to know the answer?
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Jef Pedal New user 24 Posts |
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Uh, "smells" so frigging real...dare we ask? And, do we want to know the answer? [/quote] Well I know that a mummified hand isn't supposed to smell like anything (and that it's covered in wax doesn't explain the stench either). But I guess, and Van can correct me on it if I'm wrong, that he added a drop of atmosphere 1 and atmosphere 2. It gives it that antiquated whiff when I remove the belljar. I love this thing! |
Ms. Merizing Loyal user Edwin Carl Erwin is digging postholes for 232 Posts |
That hand of glory bears a curious resemblance to Popeyes Chicken "Rip'n Chick'n": http://foodbeast.com/content/2011/07/27/......-chickn/ .
Pleased to continue finding that all the world's a stage.
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
Thanks for ruining my favorite midnight snack Ms. Merizing.
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Van Helmont Elite user 488 Posts |
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On 2011-09-21 13:05, Ms. Merizing wrote: Busted! But I'll admit: eating it does add to the overall effect! Up next: cups and balls straight from the abatoir!
The Epiphany Before Christmas: this day (12/23/13) I leave the Café for good!
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Antoine Regular user Northern France 106 Posts |
Great Glorious Hand !!!
Left hand (sinister), like mine http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=14 Looks quite similar... |
Ms. Merizing Loyal user Edwin Carl Erwin is digging postholes for 232 Posts |
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On 2011-09-22 04:30, Van Helmont wrote: Pause to consider what could be in the dipping sauce. Bizarre, indeed.
Pleased to continue finding that all the world's a stage.
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The Curator V.I.P. Beware Vampire, I have 3908 Posts |
Finger Flicking good...
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Intrepid Inner circle Silver Spring, MD 1177 Posts |
One of the coolest hands of glory I have ever seen
Bob
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