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Spelter Statue ''The Wheel Wright''

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:60.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 150.00 USD
Spelter Statue ''The Wheel Wright''
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Spelter Statue ''The Wheel Wright''. Heroic statue of a wheel wright with all the tools of his trade in hand and about his feet. Traditionally, a wheel wright is a tradesperson who makes and repairs wooden wheels. The material, spelter, is a zinc alloy, sometimes equal parts of zinc and copper. Spelter was very common for many 19th century cast articles such as candlesticks, clock cases and early 20th century Art Nouveau and Art Deco figures. The piece stands 17'' tall and is 8'' at the widest point. Great patination.