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sculptures,statue material with photo
« on: January 21, 2013, 03:33:45 pm »
hi members,
I have  a statue of nearly 200 yrs old .I want to determine its metal or want to know the procedure

help

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Re: sculptures,statue material
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2013, 03:40:08 pm »
Do you have a camera that is more modern than the statue ?

If so, pics would be wonderful  ;D

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Re: sculptures,statue material
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2013, 03:40:50 pm »
and how do you expect us to help..if we have,nt got something to look at....pics..we need pics....
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Re: sculptures,statue material
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2013, 03:58:15 pm »
thanks for such a prompt reply,I couldn.t upload pic due to server problem

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Re: sculptures,statue material
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2013, 04:55:33 pm »
Could be your pics are too big for this site !!  Try resizing down to 1500 to 2000 kb !!

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Re: sculptures,statue material with photo
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2013, 11:19:06 am »
Ipcress , made me literally laugh out loud!


Would need good pics, notations of any markings, history of piece (origins, etc).
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!

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Re: sculptures,statue material with photo
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2013, 11:49:39 am »
Ipcress , made me literally laugh out loud!


Would need good pics, notations of any markings, history of piece (origins, etc).

He has been around Bigwull too long !!  ??  Had to go back and look at the name twice to make sure if I was reading Ipcress post or Wullies !!

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Re: sculptures,statue material with photo
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2013, 12:10:05 pm »
Not sure that either one would want you mistaking them for the other!!!
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Re: sculptures,statue material with photo
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2013, 12:48:52 pm »
Hi.
it would be great for me,if any one clarify what exactly is required??

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Re: sculptures,statue material with photo
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2013, 01:18:28 pm »
Can you post some clear pictures, including details?
Maybe take the pictures by daylight.

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Re: sculptures,statue material with photo
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2013, 01:48:14 pm »
Clear crisp pictures of piece overall, front and back.  Close up of Details and any construction (any screws used to attach pieces together).  Pictures of any signatures, unusual marks (not consistent with the decor on the piece).

And of course, history of how you came to be with the piece and what you know about it before you got it.

Natural daylight is best (less glare)  If a light in color object is to be photographed put with a dark solid  background (use a solid sheet or blanket) or if object is dark in color use a light solid color background.
I'm from the South - but please don't mistake my Southern Manners/Accent/Charm as a weakness!

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Re: sculptures,statue material with photo
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2013, 03:02:48 pm »
Not sure that either one would want you mistaking them for the other!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D...if he likes Haggis Neeps & taters....then there might be some hope for im...and as  long as he..like,s KC and PF...then he might be ok....and if he re-locates to Gods own country...then...if i ever saw him on fire....i,d be sure to piss on him to put him out..... ;D
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Re: sculptures,statue material with photo
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2013, 03:07:54 pm »
From what i see here..they look like Spelter...if you look at the underside...i.e. the base..the metal will have a grey look..a bit like pewter..they have most likely been cast using the lost wax method..see link


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting
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Re: sculptures,statue material with photo
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2013, 03:09:42 pm »
Clear crisp pictures of piece overall, front and back.  Close up of Details and any construction (any screws used to attach pieces together).  Pictures of any signatures, unusual marks (not consistent with the decor on the piece).

And of course, history of how you came to be with the piece and what you know about it before you got it.

Natural daylight is best (less glare)  If a light in color object is to be photographed put with a dark solid  background (use a solid sheet or blanket) or if object is dark in color use a light solid color background.
..you,re all needing new specs....or always check the first post....."pics" are there ;D ;D
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Re: sculptures,statue material with photo
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2013, 04:33:32 pm »
I can`t see them well enough to give an opinion on the metal !!  Appearance makes me think of Thailand !!