Classical Stone Hound Dog Pair on Plinths
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- Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.
As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.
Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation. - Church Stone - British West Country Garden Statuary that is made from the composition of sandstone, limestone, granite and Portland cement. It is often referred to as church stone by those involved with repairs & restoration of old churches and stately homes in the United Kingdom.
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