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Pair Large Spelter Figures
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Pair Large Spelter Figures

19th century
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Avery good pair of large warrior spelter figures, in overall excellent condition.

22" high

7" x 6.5"

Free Delivery To UK Mainland

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated these Pair Antique Spelter Figures to the Victorian era.

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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

All major credit cards accepted.

If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
Avery good pair of large warrior spelter figures, in overall excellent condition.

22" high

7" x 6.5"

Free Delivery To UK Mainland

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated these Pair Antique Spelter Figures to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA920698
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Fernyhough Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
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A pair of dark bronze-finished spelter statues depicting classical warriors wearing detailed armour and standing on relief-decorated bases.
Pair Large Spelter Figures
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Spelter figures became highly popular during the late nineteenth century as a lighter and more affordable alternative to traditional bronze casting. Manufactured primarily in France and Germany, these statues allowed Victorian homes to display classical, mythological, and romantic themes inspired by classical antiquity.

Spelter is a zinc-based alloy that melts at lower temperatures than bronze, making it easier to cast in complex moulds. Once cast, the surface was routinely coated with a bronze-toned chemical patina, lacquer, or paint to mimic the appearance of solid cast bronze.

Spelter is significantly lighter in weight than bronze and tends to produce a duller sound when tapped. Additionally, spelter is softer, so wear over time often reveals a greyish or silvery zinc metal underneath the dark surface patina.

A pair of sculpted figures works well as symmetrical accents atop a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or deep windowsill. Placing them against neutral backdrops or alongside structured library shelving enhances their strong silhouette and architectural character.

Dust figures gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush to clean recessed areas. Avoid water, harsh solvents, or abrasive metal polishes, as these can permanently remove the applied bronzed patina and expose the underlying white metal.
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