French Spelter Figural Clock Garniture, 19th Century

A French spelter figural clock garniture, 19th century;…
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A French spelter figural clock garniture, 19th century; movement by S Marti figurine by L & F Moreau, the cold painted figurine of La Pensee draped over the clock set into a squared plinth, an enamel and handpainted dial, the whole upon a marble base with decorative feet; the swagged urns conforming. Height 44 cm. Width 39 cm. Depth 14 cm. Urn height 35 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.
  • Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.

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