The Legend of Excalibur — The Sword in the Stone
Who is King Arthur?
King Arthur is a legendary British king, and although historians can’t confirm his existence, some speculate that he was a real warrior who led British armies against Saxon invaders in the 6th century. He became popular in works such as Le Morte D’Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory in 1485 and has remained a common character in today’s television shows, films, novels, and comic books.
The legend of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone
Some believe that The Excalibur was the sword King Arthur pulled out of the stone to claim his right to the throne of Britain. Excalibur means ‘cut-steel’ and it is attributed with magical properties. Supposedly, it was formed with the heat from dragon-fire…
The sword served him well until the scabbard, the sword cover, which was supposedly magical in nature, went missing. After this, he was defeated in battle and fearing his death, Arthur gave Excalibur to his Knight, Sir Bedivere to keep.
The Supersized Sword in the Stone Commemorative
Paying tribute to the king, this massive 100mm diameter commemorative weighs in at nearly half a kilogram. Its sheer size is perfect to show off the intricate detail of the reverse design which shows young Arthur triumphantly pulling the sword out of the stone.
It comes inside a beautiful black presentation box which allows the Supersize commemorative to stand, and a passage of scripture from the legend of The Sword in the Stone sits behind it.
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King Arthur Collectables on the second-hand market
Legend of King Arthur Figurines by Mark Newman
These second-hand figurines are listed on eBay for £299.99! They are rare Border Fine Art Figurines, made by Mark Newman. The collection brings seven characters to life in a highly detailed and sophisticated way.
Manufactured between 1990 and 1999, they are each approximately 29cm tall and would look fantastic in any collector’s display cabinet.
ARTHUR PULLING EXCALIBUR – FUNKO POP!
Now, of course I had to add this gem in here. This is the Disney The Sword in the Stone Funko Pop! and is an exclusive Deluxe Pop! The Vinyl figure is of King Arthur pulling the sword from the stone and it is approximately 4-inches tall. Sellers are pricing them for as much as £54.59 on eBay!
Wedgwood Plate Excalibur – The Legend of King Arthur Printed by Hand
The Wedgewood ‘Excalibur’ is the third issue in the series entitled The Legend of King Arthur. The art was created by Richard Hook and depicts an arm rising from the lake holding the sword. The artwork was exclusively created for the collector’s plate series and has been authenticated by The Arthurian Society.
On the second-hand market, sellers are asking for as much as £45.32 for this Wedgwood® Fine Bone China Plate.
As you can see collector, King Arthur collectables are highly prized.
Think about how jealous your friends would be of your Excalibur Commemorative, which is supersized.
The legend of King Arthur continues to fascinate people worldwide. Was he or wasn’t he real – what do you believe? Let me know in the comments.
Bye for now.
Sammi
