Joan of Arc by International Silver
This sterling silver flatware pattern by International Silver is as
heroic and feminine as its nameake. The traditional curves and
contours are enhanced by the tapered slenderness of the graceful
handle.
Rococo scrolls and a sculptured shell motif delicately make their
mark. Exquisite yet strong, Joan of Arc sterling silver makes an
elegant statement on your table.
Brief History of Joan of Arc.
Joan started hearing voices at the age of 13. These voices
originally only exhorted her to pray often and attend church. After
a year or two they started telling her that she must help the
dauphin, or future king, of France be crowned.
Joan left her home town without telling her parents and managed
to get to the King and convince him of the sincerity of her mission.
She was supplied with an army to raise the siege of Orleans, the
first necessary step to reaching Reims. Despite the bumbling and
lack of faith of her fellow commanders, the siege was lifted with
full credit going to Joan. From there it seemed that Joan could do
no wrong in battle until she reached Reims and the King was
coronated. After this, Joan's successfulness started declining,
mainly thanks to the lack of monetary support from King Charles VII.
She was captured at Compiègne when the drawbridge was raised too
hastily, resulting in Joan being left outside.
Joan
was tried by an English inquisition court, found to be heretical,
and burned at the stake.
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Joan of Arc pattern from International Silver Company.
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