Thanks, pottz!
I am very excited and eager to share the finished products of my hard work.
EDIT: I already have a good mental picture of what the stand for this thing is going to look like. A few hardwood dowels, a couple catch-all pockets, a recess to hold the two Allen keys (shadow-foam style, but in wood), and a couple arms to hold the brass rods as well as a seat for the handle; all atop a hardwood base with molded profile. Also a place for engraving the name of the recipient for personalization and serial number.