A French spelter bronzed newel post lamp, sculpted as a young…
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A French spelter bronzed newel post lamp, sculpted as a young child holding aloft a flaming torch, the torch lamp of moulded glass to simulate flames. Raised on a green marble base with affixed label, 'Enfant Torchere ', after August Moreau. Height 93 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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