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Two Solid Brass Wise Owl Bookends Marked Canada.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:75.00 - 150.00 USD
Two Solid Brass Wise Owl Bookends Marked Canada.
Two Solid Brass Wise Owl Bookends Marked Canada. Estimated more than 50 yrs old. Brass is a metallic alloy that is made of copper and zinc. The proportions of zinc and copper can vary to create different types of brass alloys with varying mechanical and electrical properties. It is a substitutional alloy: atoms of the two constituents may replace each other within the same crystal structure. In contrast, bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. Both bronze and brass may include small proportions of a range of other elements including arsenic, lead, phosphorus, aluminum, manganese, and silicon. The distinction is largely historical. Modern practice in museums and archaeology increasingly avoids both terms for historical objects in favor of the all-embracing copper alloy. Brass is used for decoration for its bright gold like appearance and durability. (Wikipedia) For Size And Weight See The Last Photo If Not Written In This Description. All Photos Represent The Lot Condition. Please Read Our Terms And Conditions.