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Sculpture737 of 955Hoselton - CANADA - Beaver on Marble Basesmall bronze figure unkown work
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    Posted 9 years ago

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    pattigirl999
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    I bought this piece at a church sale, it was tagged "over 100 years old"
    I love the detail in the whole thing. Its driving me crazy that I don't know her history or even what she's made of but I think she is beautiful. I'm puzzled by it as it looks like she has an animal in her apron and its leg is sticking out! I don't have much experience in collecting so I just keep fishing around for some answers. I did the scratch test, shes not bronze.
    I did the magnet test, shes not cast iron. My only clue is on top of her head.
    There is an Si then possibly an A or R or triangle??? I don't know what that stands for. You can even see the detail of what I think is a hairnet. So cool! Anyone familiar with this please share your thoughts.

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    1. LOUMANAL LOUMANAL, 9 years ago
      It is old and probably more than 100 years old and it's made of "Spelter" or White Metal, a mixture of mostly Zinc and other base metals. The markings probably refer to the style/number of the mold used to cast. It was probably a decoration on a clock or other bigger item. RER(BOB)

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