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Rare Chinese Bronze
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 Rare Old Chinese Gilt Bronze Manchu Hat Knob  US $65.00
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In a conference with Indians, Washington could say: "'Brothers: I am a Warrior. My words are few and plain; but I will make good what I say.' As he would do so often in years to come, whether the issue be pay for his officers or passage of the Constitution, the sole guarantee Washington would give was his word, as though that alone were enough. It is a measure of the man's standing that it almost always was."
Washington was a man of his word; his word was his bond. He earned that reputation by the way he had lived all his life. Historian Forrest McDonald said that Washington "was the most trusted man of the age." President Theodore Roosevelt said Washington "never spoke a word which he did not make good by an act, and always acted with serene, far-sighted wisdom and entire fearlessness...." President John Adams said, "For [Washington's] fellow citizens, if their prayers could have been answered, he would have been immortal." French Foreign Minister Talleyrand wrote that Washington's death deprived "the world of one of its brightest ornaments, and removes to the realms of history one of the nobler lives that ever honored the human race." Douglas Southall Freeman, when he finished his seminal work, George Washington, wrote "...in Washington this nation and the western hemisphere have a man 'greater than the world ever knew, living and dying' a man dedicated, just and incorruptible, an example for long centuries of what character and diligence can achieve."
None of us may achieve that international reputation. However, we, like Washington, can live our lives in such a way that our word is our bond. We must live that way if we expect to earn the trust and respect of the Soldiers we lead. They deserve no less than a leader with unshakable honesty
The disappearance of high moral standards can destroy our Army. General Matthew B. Ridgway wrote, "The 'integrity of the military profession'... means that we must have an officer corps of such character and competence as will promote the highest professional and spiritual leadership to our citizen armies." Major General John Le Moyne, Commanding General, Ft. Benning, GA, had this to say about trust:
I remember when I was a young soldier and as a junior NCO that there was no substitute for absolute trust in another person's spoken word. In combat that translates to: When you tell me on the radio at 2:30 in the morning to do the following thing, and I've never met you before, never seen your face, all I know is your radio call sign, and you're telling me to do something and my life's in jeopardy, and I'm trusting you with my life, I have never, in 36 years, ever had that trust violated by an American soldier. Ever.
The future security of our country depends on a military trusted and respected by the citizenry. This faith is earned by years of honorable performance in times of great stress. It must be constantly reaffirmed by everything that we do. Some public opinion polls indicate that the military has the highest reputation for integrity of any institution in America. That reputation had to be earned; it was not bestowed upon the military. Each of us is responsible for ensuring that the military's reputation remains unsullied.
Whenever we do something that is not ethical, it becomes easier to repeat that unethical behavior. We begin to establish an internal standard of mediocrity. We are creatures of habit. Build the habit of doing the right thing, of striving for excellence. What we are today was built day-by-day. What we become in the future is determined by what we do today and tomorrow. To become, like Washington, a man of our word, we must, like Washington, live that way every day of our life.
Colonel Ralph Puckett was an inaugural inductee into the United States Army Ranger Hall of Fame in 1992 for extraordinary valor and distinguished service as a Ranger qualified leader. He formed, trained, and commanded the Eighth Army Ranger Company in Korea as a second and, later, first lieutenant. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross, his first of two, for his actions on November 25-26, 1950. Puckett's other decorations and awards include two Silver Stars, three Legions of Merit, two Bronze Stars, the Commendation Medal, ten Air Medals, and five Purple Hearts. For Colonel Ralph Puckett's full list of achievements, and information on his new book, "Words for Warriors: A Professional Soldiers Notebook," please visit: http://www.ralphpuckett.com/
Antique Lamps - 300 Years Old and Still Aglow!
The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co are well known for their range of antique lighting with over 100 lamps on view at any time. When they say "antique" they really mean it!
The company has just included a rare pair of English, carved, oak lions as table lamps. These lamps date to circa 1680, carved during the reign of Charles II.
The lions, beautifully carved in armorial style, in black oak and with a real presence! Not too fierce and completely majestic, seated in an upright position and supporting shield shapes.
After the restoration of Charles II in 1660, a new freedom of expression resulted following the austere Commonwealth of Oliver Cromwell. The arts and especially the theatre flourished, as did furniture and interior design.
This pair of well modelled lions were probably carved as a decorative architectural or furniture element, typical of the exuberant restoration period.
The lions, mounted on deep, square oak bases, have been inset into custom made gold plated, bronze bases. The bases stepped with inverted curves. The lamps fitted with custom made, finely pleated, rich red, silk lampshades, the colour specifically selected to compliment the 300 year old oak.
The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co are a complete one-stop-shop for decorative antique lamps and hand made, silk and linen shades.
The Antique & Vintage Table Lamp Co ship lamps, ready wired for the U.S, the U.K and Australia.
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About the Author
Maurice Robertson, principal of The Antique and Vintage Table Lamp Co , has had a lifetime’s association with antique porcelain and pottery. From an early age he recalls picking up tea cups, looking for the mark on the base, discerning the maker.
His commercial experience spans a period of 40 years. This includes 25 years as an international specialist dealer for the gallery formerly known as "The Antique Porcelain Gallery", in Sydney’s Martin Place and as a valuer to the Australian Commonwealth Government’s Incentive to the Arts Scheme.
His long experience with antique ceramics and glass also includes dealing with leading museums and numerous international private collections.
He is also well known as a regular lecturer to ceramic societies, fine arts societies, he also consults to leading auction houses and has been a sought after contributor to magazines and journals with articles on antique ceramics.
Extending his ceramics expertise into the quality table lamps seen on the company’s site, he is well known to local and international interior designers who have included many of his table lamps in their projects and has also supplied items of national interest to the official Sydney residence of the Australian Prime Minister.
Pair of exhibits on display in Princeton
Recently the Princeton Art Museum opened an exhibit of Toshiko Takaezu's work featuring new gifts from the artist alongside older favorites from the Princeton collection.
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