These thrones were modelled on
those used by Canada's Governor-General and her/his consort when
addressing Parliament. They were built for Kanata Theatre's The Dragonslayers, for use by the King and Queen: there is also a matching
stool, for the Princess.
Although apparently of solid wood, the thrones are in fact constructed mostly of 1"x3" pine. Building them from pieces meant that cross-pieces and bracing could easily be added without mortice and tenon joints. The components are glued and screwed together, using, of course, Robertson-head square-socket screws.
Starting at the top:
- Each back corner is topped by a disused fence-post finial.
- The top of each panel is chair-rail moulding left over from a remodelling project
- The back of each throne is 3mm Lauan plywood left over from making scenery flats
- The centre of the panel and the seat are covered in a piece of red moquette edged with decorative rope
- The vertical "carved" panels are actually wooden bits and pieces purchased on sale in a craft store, glued on: "petals", "nuts", and so on.
- Decoration on legs and sides are grooves routered into the pine, painted with gold paint.
Routered grooves, gold-painted
The thrones have been used several times since The Dragonslayers. This is on the set for The Gallant Tailor.
(Grandson Tristan as the page-boy).
Finial at top, "carved wood" panel under it.
The thrones used for a Golden Wedding celebration.
Matching stool, for the Princess