Spelter? Figurine of boy

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by stracci, May 29, 2024.

  1. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    I found this metal figurine in the thrift yesterday.
    8.5" long (21.59cm),
    6.5" high (16.51cm)
    I don't know what the metal is..spelter?
    But he looks like silver wash.
    It is quite heavy. The base is metal, too.
    No marks at all. I'm guessing late Victorian.
    There is a similar one for sale on the Chairish site, and that seller is calling it French.
    There are variations of this figure all over the Internet with various incorrect descriptions.

    What do you all think? French? Age?
    Thanks all in advance!
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  2. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

  3. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

    "boys figure with dog"
    I guess the dog walked away while the sculptor was working on this ...
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    A shepherd carrying a sickle?
     
  5. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    I rather like that (and not my usual type of thing.) Sickle and gaiters.

    Debora
     
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  7. Roaring20s

    Roaring20s Well-Known Member

  8. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

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  9. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    So you don't slice your ankles? Or fashion statement?
     
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  10. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    Ha
    ha! The wheat looks like a sheep dog, if you've had too many tokes
     
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  11. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    For protection of body and clothing, I'd think.

    Debora
     
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