Antique Deco
Can spelter legally be sold as bronze in France?
I’ve just been sold an art déco object by an antique seller from France (over the internet).
I took it to be valued and was told it was not bronze but probably spelter?
The French dealer however claims not to understand what I mean.
I’ve looked it up, and ‘spelter’ is a.k.a. ‘French Bronze’.
Have I just been conned? or, is this an innocent case of lost in translation?
This http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_Bronze makes it clear that it can, but there is a problem in translation or jargon or something because this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelter sort of makes clear that in the English speaking world, it is much more common to regard spelter as the same as white metal – a cheap casting material that isn’t very strong, while the casting industry considers high purity zinc=spelter=French Bronze to be very strong.
Circa 1950′s Vintage Antique Art Deco Aquamarine Ring Solid 14k Gold Auctioned on eBay $1 No Reserve
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Antiqued Silver Pl Art Deco Drops Earring Findings – 4 $4.29 |
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Deco Double Push Button & Outlet Plate – Antique Brass $25.95 |
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ANTIQUE ART DECO 1.65ct DIAMOND 10ct SAPPHIRE RING 1930 $2,460.75 |
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ART DECO ANTIQUE STYLE .84ctw DIAMOND DROP ONYX FRAME PLATINUM EARRINGS $2,035.75 |
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30′s Deco Pastel Floral Applique Antique Quilt ~NICE! $550.00 |
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0mega Half-Skeleton Antique 1938 Watch Deco Engraved $355.00 |
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ANTIQUE VINTAGE OLD RISQUE ART DECO ERA FULL NUDE GIRL PHOTO. FROM CUBA $30.00 |
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Three Piece Art Deco Clock Set, Marble, C 1920 $775.00 |
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BOARDWALK EMPIRE! RARE ANTIQUE ART DECO FLAPPER HAT CORALIE CLOCHE w RHINESTONES $65.00 |
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ANTIQUE VINTAGE ART DECO STERLING SILVER ENAMEL HORSE CROP BROOCH PIN $25.00 |
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Fabulous Art Deco Platumn & Diamond Ladies Antique Watch Swiss Movement 17 J $2,500.00 |
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Table Lamp with Marble Deco in Antique Bronze Finish $243 Table Lamp with Marble Deco in Antique Bronze Finish |
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Antique Art Deco Ring $90 Get the look of Taras vintage stunner with this cubic zirconia antique engagement ring features a striking round cut cubic zirconia resting inside a hexagonal base. Intricate floral and geometric details complete this antique CZ and sterling silver engagement ring. Center stone is a half-carat, and the ring weighs 3.1 grams. It is rhodium electroplating for the elegant gleam of platinum. Metal: .925 Sterling Silver, Rhodium ElectroplatedStone: Cubic ZirconiaDimensions: Approx 1cm wideCarat: Approx 0.5 caratWeight: Approx 3.1 grams |
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Floor Lamp – Antique Bronze With Crystal Deco. $258.99 Floor Lamp – Ant. Bronze W. Crystal Deco., Type A 150W |
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Home Deco Table Lamp – Antique Bronze (32) $124.99 Add warmth to your living space with this antique bronze home deco table lamp. This perfectly complements traditional and contemporary furnishings. The taupe line shade offers a soft accent to a nightstand or end table. This is constructed with durability, ensuring you of long lasting functionality. The home deco lamp provides elegance and sophistication like no other. You will be amazed at how it can instantly transform a plain room into a room with timeless atmosphere. |
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Home Deco Floor Lamp – Antique Bronze (61) $169.99 Add warmth to your living space with this antique bronze home deco floor lamp. This perfectly complements traditional and contemporary furnishings. This is constructed with durability, ensuring you of long lasting functionality. The home deco lamp provides elegance and sophistication like no other. You will be amazed at how it can instantly transform a plain room into a room with timeless atmosphere. |
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Oval Art Deco Ring $50 Dress your finger in the elegance of this superb oval art deco ring. The ring has a smooth antique brass band and a large, oval-shaped front that is surrounded by small clear crystals. A diamond-shaped topaz rests in the center. |
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Table Lamp – Antique Gold With Glass Deco./Beige Fabric $104.95 Table Lamp – Ant. Gold W.Glass Deco./Beige Fabric, A 150W |
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Floor Lamp – Antique Gold With Glass Deco./Jacquard Shade $188.99 Floor Lamp – Ant. Gold W.Glass Deco./Jacquard Shade, A 100W |
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Floor Lamp – Antique Gold With Glass Deco./Beige Fabric $126.95 Floor Lamp – Ant. Gold W.Glass Deco./Beige Fabric, A 150W |
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Table Lamp – Antique Bronze With Marble Deco./Fabric Shade $168.99 Table Lamp – Ant. Bronze W.Marble Deco./Fabric Shade, A 150W |
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Knape & Vogt 200M AB8 8 Art Deco US 5 Bracket, Antique Bronze $8.1 Knape & Vogt 200M AB8 8″ Art Deco US 5 Bracket, Antique Bronze Knape & Vogt 200M AB8 8″ Art Deco US 5 Bracket, Antique Bronze Features: Bracket Highlighted by clean lines and arched simplicity if the Industrial Age Streamlined Art Deco design 8″ |
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Deco $4.49 Pricing subject to change. Deco |
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Atlantic Furniture Deco Dining Table in Antique Walnut $339 Atlantic Furniture – Dining Tables – DecoDTAW – The Atlantic Furniture Deco Dining Table is constructed from Eco-friendly solid hardwood and has an elegant Antique Walnut wood finish. This dining table is available in various sizes as a solid table or as a butterfly table with an 18 leaf. It features a wood top and a four leg base. The Deco Dining Table is perfect for a casual dining room setting.Eco-friendly solid hardwood constructionAntique Walnut finishAvailable in various sizes as a solid table or butterfly tableButterfly table with 18 butterfly leafCasual dining tableWood top with 4 leg baseSpecifications:39 x 39 Solid Table Dimensions: 29.5 H x 39 W x 39 D36 x 48 Solid Table Dimensions: 29.5 H x 48 W x 36 D36 x 60 Solid Table Dimensions: 29.5 H x 60 W x 36 D42 x 60 Butterfly Table Dimensions: 29.5 H x 42-60 W x 42 D54 x 54 Butterfly Table Dimensions: 29.5 H x 36-54 W x 54 D42 x 78 Butterfly Table Dimensions: 29.5 H x 60-78 W x 42 D |
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Baldwin 4493.151.BIN 1.25 Dia. Deco Cabinet Knob, Antique Nickel $4.9 Baldwin 4493.151.BIN 1.25″ Dia. Deco Cabinet Knob, Antique Nickel Your front door hardware – itâÂÂs what best expresses your homeâÂÂs architecture and your own personal style. But what happens when you move inside? With Baldwin you can confidently move on from your door to the precisely right drawer and cabinet hardware, bath accessories, hinges, finials, switch plates, and utility pulls to carry that marvelous style statement throughout your home. Baldwin 4493.151.BIN 1.25″ Dia. Deco Cabinet Knob, Antique Nickel Features: SKU 4493.030 Category Hardware |
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14k Two Tone Gold Deco Style Charms Diamond Anklet $330 This gorgeous anklet blends antique styling with the flair of the deco era. You’ll be elegant and stylish when you put on this 14k Two Tone Gold Deco Style Charms Diamond Anklet. |
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Atlantic Furniture Deco Counter Height Pub Table in Antique Walnut $355 Atlantic Furniture – Dining Tables – DecoPTAW – The Atlantic Furniture Deco Pub Table is constructed from Eco-friendly solid hardwood and has an elegant Antique Walnut wood finish. This pub table is available in various sizes as a solid table or as a butterfly table with an 18 leaf. It features a wood top and a four leg base. The Deco Pub Table is perfect for a casual dining room setting.Eco-friendly solid hardwood constructionAntique Walnut finishAvailable in various sizes as a solid table or butterfly tableCounter height dining pub tableButterfly table with 18 butterfly leafCasual dining tableWood top with 4 leg baseSpecifications:39 x 39 Solid Table Dimensions: 36 H x 39 W x 39 D36 x 48 Solid Table Dimensions: 36 H x 48 W x 36 D36 x 60 Solid Table Dimensions: 36 H x 60 W x 36 D42 x 60 Butterfly Table Dimensions: 36 H x 42-60 W x 42 D54 x 54 Butterfly Table Dimensions: 36 H x 36-54 W x 54 D42 x 78 Butterfly Table Dimensions: 36 H x 60-78 W x 42 D |
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Meyda Tiffany Deco Cone Pendant $153 Restore The Past With This Always Fashionable Early Electric Reproduction Deco Cone Pendant With A Ringed Cone Shaped White Opal Glass Shade. The Handsome Cloth Covered Wire Fixture Is Crafted From Brass In The USA By Meyda Artisans And Hand Finished In Antique Nickel With A Silver Cord Cover.16.5-86H. SHADE: 9-78.5 H x 3.5 W BULB: MED Max wattage: 60 Product info furnished by Carolina Rustica |
July 12th, 2009 in
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