Bronzed Maori Exhibition Clock with Standing Figure

A rare early 20th century bronzed spelter Maori figured…
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A rare early 20th century bronzed spelter Maori figured Auckland exhibition clock, the circular clock housing surmounted with a full standing figure of a wahine wrapped in a cloak with child to her back. The base as a plinth cast in relief and with remains of gilt stating, 'Auckland mining & Industrial exhibition 1913/4'. Not working. Height 20.5 cm.

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  • Spelter - Spelter was the name given to an alloy of zinc and brass or copper used in the 19th century for statuary and lighting. It is a brittle bluish-white metal. It was used as a cheap replacement for bronze, but being brittle easily breaks and can't be repaired. When finished it can often be mistaken for bronze, but if discreet a scratch on the base displays shows a greyish colour, the metal is spelter, if a golden colour the metal is most likely bronze.

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