Brass/Bronze hare

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Chinoiserie, Mar 22, 2023.

  1. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Here is a moon gazing hare I think. Its definitely metal as it clangs. I'm not sure what metal though. Its patina looks like bronze but I think it is forced or artificial. It has quite a high gloss finish. It is quite resonant and small glimpse of yellow metal through the scrape on the base so maybe brass. Height - 15cm

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    Chinoiserie, Mar 22, 2023
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  2. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Bronze is not normally polished. Usually, it's left to develop a rich, dark patina.

    So either it's bronze, that someone's aggressively polished, or brass.

    My guess is brass.
     
    Shangas, Mar 23, 2023
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Given how thin the metal is, I second brass. Patinated brass.
     
    Any Jewelry, Mar 23, 2023
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  4. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

    Bronzes are often patinated like this using copper sulphate.
     
    Houseful, Mar 23, 2023
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  5. Houseful

    Houseful Well-Known Member

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    Houseful, Mar 23, 2023
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