Brian Rodden

PhD, BA, SHA

Heraldic miniaturist 

 

Owen Glendower

Biographical Fact Sheet

 

1.  Basic facts -- Born in Washington, D.C., May 16, 1938, lived in Washington for ten years; Moved to New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 1948;

Ø      Currently lives in Dover, New Hampshire, where he has been residing since 1970.

2.  Schooling

Ø      B.A. Degree - Rutgers University 1960

Ø      Masters in History -- University of Wisconsin 1963

Ø      Ph.D. in History -- Rutgers University 1967

3.Taught history at Stonehill College 1968-1970

4.Work as Artist

5.Work with miniature sculptures since ten years old

6.Full time work in sculpture 1970 —- First commissions through Boston jewelers and antique dealers Shreve, Crump, and Low Co.

7.1975 — Began work with Lance Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts in creating sculptures for national distribution

8.Awards:

Ø      1976 National Sculpture Society's Award for traditional sculpture

Ø      1978 MFCA First Prize for portrayal of Henry IV, King of England

 

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Henry IV King of England

 

Sir Philip De Mowbray

 

Earl of Hereford

These 50mm figures below are designed to complement Courtenay collections.  The unique feature of this line involves a concept where the collector not only has his choice of coat of arms but the pose of the knight he envisions as well.  This means that you can have a figure made to your specifications or you can choose from new sculptures being introduced on a regular basis.  Like the larger knights above, they are cast in fine pewter with highly polished rather than painted armor.  The name of the knight is on the top of the base.  My signature, date of completion and figure number identifying the pose is on the bottom of the base.  Variations in price are determined by the work involved in painting the coat of arms.

Lions & Eagles on the field of Honor

William de Bohun of Northampton & William de Tremouille

 

 

The Joust

King Edward III of England & King Charles V of France

 

Tournament of the Knights of the Golden Fleece

The Duke of Guelders & Jean de Commines

 

 

 

 

 

The Lion Heart

Richard I King of England

 

 

 

 

Shakespeare's Noble Ruler

Henry V King of England

 

Scotland the Brave

Robert the Bruce King of Scotland

 

The English Achilles

 

 

Knight of the Order of the Garter

Sir Thomas Holand

 

Pedro Count of Ribadeo with the banner of the King of Castile : MS6

 

Sir Simon de Felbrigge with the banner of Richard II King of England : MS5

Creation of the Empire

The Count Palantine of the Rhine

 

 

Edward the Black Prince : M4

 

Dangerous Encounter

The Felling of the Black Prince at Crey

Edward Plantagent Prince of Wales & the Duke of Alencon

 

 

 

 

 

50mm scale : CM1

 

 

 

 

Robert the Bruce King of Scotland & The English knight Giles de Argentine at the Battle of Bannockburn June 1314 : MF1

 

The Black Prince

Edward Prince of Wales

 

Robert the Bruce King of Scotland & The English knight Giles de Argentine at the Battle of Bannockburn June 1314 : MF1

 

 

Saved at Crecy

Sir Richard Fitzsimons throwing his banner across the Black Prince : CCS1 (50mm)

 

Robert II King of Scotland

 

Saved at Crecy

Sir Richard Fitzsimons throwing his banner across the Black Prince : CCS1 (50mm)

 

 

Ralf Lord Basset of Drayton No.21

 

Henry Plantagenet Duke of Lancaster

vs Duke of Alencon

 

Ralf Hugh Dauphin No.3

 

 

Edward the Black Prince : M4

 

Piers Sieur de Cramaud

Banner Bearer to the Vicomte Rochechouart : CS2

 

Pedro the Cruel King of Castile : M6

Charles V King of France

 

 

Poitiers scene

Sir Geoffrey de Chargny's mortal defense of the Oriflame and his foe Edward Despencer : PS2

 

Last Stand at Poitiers

Jean II King of France with his son at his side

 

 

 

 

 

50mm scale : CPS2

 

 

 

 

The Lion & the Unicorn

 

Desert Storm

Richard the Lion Heart & Saladin of Crusades fame

 

Sir John Codrington with the Standard of Henry V King of England : MS4

 

 

The King of Portugal : CF1

 

Braveheart embattled

 

Jean de Chambes : CF4

Luigi Doria

 

 

Guillaum de Martel with S-Dennis Oriflame Standard

 

Poitiers scene

Capture of Baudouin D'ennequinn by Lord Burghershe

 

 

 

 

 

Guillaum de Martel with S-Dennis Oriflame Standard

 

 

 

 

Guardian of Scotland

Sir William Wallace No.25

 

Braveheart

Sir William Wallace Guardian of Scotland

 

Guardian of Scotland

Sir William Wallace No.25

 

 

Companion of Joan of Arc

Arthur de Bretagne, Connetable de France with Richemont Standard : MS7

 

Clash of Eagles

Tournament scene with William de Vienne & the Count of Meurs

 

Arthur de Bretagne, Connetable de France with Richemont Standard : MS7

 

 

Bolingbroke's adversary

John Montague third Earl of Sailsbury

 

Contest in Bohemia

The King of Bohemia & the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order

 

Celtic Champion

Edward Bruce King of Ireland

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antagonist to the Kingmaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brian Rodden

142 Sligo Road

Rollinsford

New Hampshire

03869

USA.

 

Telephone: 603-742-7480 

 

Full consultation & quotations gladly given.

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