Featured Cast Iron Eagle Head Wall Hanging

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by kardinalisimo, Dec 23, 2015.

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  1. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    It could be stamped metal finished with a paint intended to give it a rougher cast-looking surface.
     
    moreotherstuff, Dec 25, 2015
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  2. lauragarnet

    lauragarnet Well-Known Member

    Throwing out another idea. How about the 'lost wax' casting method? Isn't sand used in that process, which would explain the gritty texture?
    Did you try a magnet on it, Kardi?
     
    lauragarnet, Dec 25, 2015
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  3. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    Have only earth magnet on hand. Sticks strong.
     
    kardinalisimo, Dec 25, 2015
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  4. springfld.arsenal

    springfld.arsenal Store: http://www.springfieldarsenal.net/

    Lost wax is normally used only for casting certain nonferrous metals, and Kard says the eagle tests positive for ferrous metal.

    The only way I know of to make the item shown in a production setting is by pressing a steel plate between two halves of a steel die in an hydraulic press. But I suspect I'm repeating myself!
     
    Last edited: Dec 25, 2015
    springfld.arsenal, Dec 25, 2015
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