It seems I made a common sense mistake? The work I’m referring to also seems to have stirrups?
Figurehead of Royal George
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It seems I made a common sense mistake? The work I’m referring to also seems to have stirrups?
Important:
the figurehead represents not a roman, but represents William III in Roman dress on horseback,
and we do not know, if the old english in the 17th century knew about the stirrups of roman soldiers - yes or no
There are contemporary models of the Royal George existing, showing Stirrups
also the Royal William (1719)
The carved and painted decoration on the model is of high quality, especially the figurehead, which represents William III in Roman dress on horseback, carrying a baton and trampling a snake-haired gorgon. On the taffrail, situated above the open stern galleries, is the bust of William III supported by a variety of figures from ancient mythology as well as a wealth of foliage and putti. William’s mongram ‘WR’ has been incorporated into balustrade on the open gallery of the grand cabin below.
Royal George
also maybe interesting
the figurehead represents not a roman, but represents William III in Roman dress on horseback,
and we do not know, if the old english in the 17th century knew about the stirrups of roman soldiers - yes or no
There are contemporary models of the Royal George existing, showing Stirrups
also the Royal William (1719)
The carved and painted decoration on the model is of high quality, especially the figurehead, which represents William III in Roman dress on horseback, carrying a baton and trampling a snake-haired gorgon. On the taffrail, situated above the open stern galleries, is the bust of William III supported by a variety of figures from ancient mythology as well as a wealth of foliage and putti. William’s mongram ‘WR’ has been incorporated into balustrade on the open gallery of the grand cabin below.
Royal George
also maybe interesting
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I continue to compliment you on the work.. however.. 
... it would be as if I dressed up as a tennis player and showed up on the court wearing skis
... it would be as if I dressed up as a tennis player and showed up on the court wearing skis
Not exactlyI continue to compliment you on the work.. however..
but it is somehow strange making some research about King William III or William of Orange who is shown on the figureheads
There are a lot of paintings showing him on horses - I guess the most heroic way of a portrait - all not in roman cloths
all with the stirrups
but there is on famous monument showing him as a roman on a horse without stirrups
on the other hand there is also the main seal showing him as a roman with stirrups
OK - we will not find now a final answer - the old carver of the model made the incredible and amazing figurehead of these models
historical correct or not - amazing work(s) on amazing model(s)
Thank you for the detailed information you provided. Unknowingly, I was slowly leaving this field. I will still come back to appreciate the works of my seniors when I have time.Important:
the figurehead represents not a roman, but represents William III in Roman dress on horseback,
and we do not know, if the old english in the 17th century knew about the stirrups of roman soldiers - yes or no
There are contemporary models of the Royal George existing, showing Stirrups
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also the Royal William (1719)
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The carved and painted decoration on the model is of high quality, especially the figurehead, which represents William III in Roman dress on horseback, carrying a baton and trampling a snake-haired gorgon. On the taffrail, situated above the open stern galleries, is the bust of William III supported by a variety of figures from ancient mythology as well as a wealth of foliage and putti. William’s mongram ‘WR’ has been incorporated into balustrade on the open gallery of the grand cabin below.
Royal George
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also maybe interesting