Moreau's 'La Danse' Spelter Lamp

Late 19th century French spelter lamp, 'La Danse', by Auguste…
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Late 19th century French spelter lamp, 'La Danse', by Auguste Louis Mathurin Moreau (1834-1917). In the form of a maiden dressed in classical robes, holding a torch aloft. Foundry stamp & signature. Estate late Lily Mathieson, height 97 cm

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  • Spelter - Spelter was the name given to an alloy of zinc and brass or copper used in the 19th century for statuary and lighting. It is a brittle bluish-white metal. It was used as a cheap replacement for bronze, but being brittle easily breaks and can't be repaired. When finished it can often be mistaken for bronze, but if discreet a scratch on the base displays shows a greyish colour, the metal is spelter, if a golden colour the metal is most likely bronze.

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