Grecian Lady and Warrior: 19th Century Spelter Figures

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Pair 19th century spelter figures. A warrior clad in the ancient manner and a lady in a grecian dress. Both on cast iron bases. Height 35 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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