Spelter
Spelter is a synonym for a zinc alloy. Figurines, candlesticks, and other pieces were made of spelter and given a bronze or painted finish. Early twentieth-century Art Nouveau and Art Deco figures and lamps were often made of spelter. The metal has been used since about the 1860s to make statues, tablewares, and lamps that resemble bronze. Spelter is soft and breaks easily. To test for spelter, scratch the base of the piece. Bronze is solid; spelter will show a silvery scratch.
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Category Pattern or Item Description Year Priced Spelter Figurine Girl, With Songbook, Wooden Base, Art Nouveau, 19th Century, 30 In. 1998 Spelter Figurine Hunter, France, 19th Century, 64 In. 1998 Spelter Figurine La Melodie, Signed, Aug. Moreau, 21 In. 1998 Spelter Figurine Middle Eastern Woman, L. Hollot, 31 In. 1998 Spelter Lamp Lighthouse, Keeper On Side 1998 Spelter Figurine Man Holding Mallet, Standing, Cylindrical Marble Plinth, 8 1/4 In. 1997 Spelter Incense Burner Smoking Venus, Girl, Strapless Dress, Cigarette In Hand, 7 In. 1997 Spelter Lamp Figural Woman, Arms Raised, Early 20th Century 1997 Spelter Vase Art Nouveau, Embossed Woman & Animals, Brass Patina, 10 In. 1997 Spelter Ashtray Figure Of Girl, On Green Onyx, 8 1/2 In. 1996 Spelter Bookends Leaping Gazelle, Onyx Base, 5 3/8 X 5 1/4 In. 1996 Spelter Clock Figural, Cupid, Holding Basket, Green Onyx Base, Marked Jbc, 19 In. 1996 Spelter Epergne Young Girl Standard, Yellow & White Glass, Trumpet Vase, 33 1/2 In. 1996 Spelter Figurine Arab Warrior, On Horseback, Painted 1996 Spelter Figurine Clown, Woman, Art Deco 1996 Spelter Figurine Hunter First Over, Green Patina, 15 X 14 X 7 In. ~illus 1996 Spelter Lamp Figural, Nude Man, Draped Cloth, Vines, Flowers, 4-light, 41 In. 1996 Spelter Lamp Newel Post, Bride Of The Sea 1996 Spelter Candleholder Winged Figure, Arms Raised, 15 In. 1995 Spelter Clock Rosee De Printemps, Art Nouveau, Francois Moureau, 28 1/4 In. 1995 Spelter Figurine African Woman, C.1935, 20 In. 1995 Spelter Figurine Don Juan, 17th Century Dress, Sword, Patinated Base, 21 1/2 In. 1995 Spelter Figurine Nude Woman, Standing On Sphere, Gold Paint, 23 In. 1995 Spelter Frame Mirror, Mask Of Lady At Base, Floral Crest, Easel Back, C.1910, 11 X 8 In. 1995 Spelter Lamp Art Nouveau, Young Woman, Raised Arms, Jeweled Metal Shade, 33 In. 1995
