Roman Centurion Stair Lights
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A superb pair of spelter stair lights, circa 1890, fashioned each as a male and female Roman centurion mounted on disc shaped plinths, resplendent in draped and pleated tunic, breast plate armour, helmet and greaves they each hold a tall stave which supports the lighting shade. Height 110 cm
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- 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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