Russian Church Paperweights
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
This item has been included into following indexes:
Visually similar items
Mollusca cephalopoda baculites of the Cretaceous period. 135-65 million years ago, 23 cm long, Provencance: Erasmus & Co. London
Rare antique cocked hat, with original tin case, fitted with a brass plaque for Harman & co army & Navy Tailors and Outfitters Calcutta and Rangoon. brass name plaque for H .H Hildebrand Esq.
A gold-mounted tiger claw pendant.
A Thai knife with a tooth Hilt, probably a tiger tooth and silver handle and silver sheath, plus a Votive Buddha, 19/20th century, from the Shan state, on Thai Burmese border, length 23 cm