19th Century French Figural Spelter Clock with Classical Lady
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Figural spelter clock, late 19th century French, Lourtioz Billy-Montigny, stepped marble case with figural classical lady, and winged cherub holding bouquets, hand painted enamel dial with key, height 54 cm, length 43.5 cm, depth 18 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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