A. Carrier pedestal/torchere bronzed finish white metal similar to pewter of a period wheat harvester with sickle and bundle of wheat on his shoulder. Period dress, feathered cap with long cape. Base suggest it was made in Poitevin,France circa 1850 -1860.
2007-11-14 04:05:08 · 1 answers · asked by Bob 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture
Spelter
Spelter is a synonym for a zinc alloy. Figurines, candlesticks, and other pieces were made of spelter and given a bronze or painted finish. The metal has been used since about the 1860s to make statues, tablewares, and lamps that resemble bronze. Spelter is soft and breaks easily. To test for spelter, scratch the base of the piece. Bronze is solid; spelter will show a silvery scratch.
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2007-11-14 05:03:36 · answer #1 · answered by guess who at large 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋