Bronze, Iron head signed.

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Bronze, Iron head signed.

Post by Wasistdas? on Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:14 am

Hi

Dont really know what type of metal this is. Bronze, iron maybe?
Its 10cm high, weight approxmently 200g. Signed OWG.
Anyone know anything about it?





BR

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Re: Bronze, Iron head signed.

Post by stylespectrum on Sat Dec 04, 2010 11:05 am

Looks like spelter with parts "bronzed"
OWG ...not a clue
Ostreichisches Weissmetal Gesellschaft ?
Spelter is noticeably lighter in weight than either iron or bronze.

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Re: Bronze, Iron head signed.

Post by Wasistdas? on Tue Dec 07, 2010 6:48 pm

Aha ok, thanks for your input stylespectrum. IŽll try to search for that.

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Re: Bronze, Iron head signed.

Post by Jakjo on Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:56 am

On a recent trip to a local thrift store, I found an identical also signed OWG. I can confirm that it was patinated spelter.


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