Of course, this post is not meant entirely seriously and should rather be seen as a welcome change from my often too strict goldsmith's everyday life 😉:
In April 2024, I was invited by the team at the LVR LandesMuseum in Bonn to the farewell party of a dear former colleague who is now moving into well-deserved retirement. Since he was responsible for the restoration of a very important Roman find almost 30 years ago - during my own time at the State Museum - (picture on the left), the idea spontaneously arose to decorate it with a very special replica - namely a cake, i.e. a “Roman made of marzipan” (picture on the right). Because that was certainly one of the very special highlights of his long professional life.
In the end, even I was surprised at what you can achieve with marzipan and food coloring. Even though my Roman is obviously and exceptionally not a 100% faithful replica 😉, my cake still put a smile on the face of the future pensioner.
Roman helmet masks Incidentally, they were crucial components of the equipment of Roman soldiers. These masks, often made of metal, not only served for protection but also had an aesthetic function. They often featured impressive designs and decorations that symbolized the wearer's status and identity. With their characteristic design and mostly striking faces, they embodied the strength and determination of the Roman army.
With the same strength and determination, our ex-colleague will hopefully now enjoy his well-deserved retirement.
Oh yes: And thank you for letting me get through such a message... 😉