ANTIQUE 1890S BRADLEY & HUBBARD NAVY CIVIL WAR SAILOR CAST SPELTER 13"STATUE

Description: You're bidding on "Navy", a cast spelter,bronze color statue of a Civil War Union Sailor in the heat of battle. He stands on a battlefield in a combat pose, with a fixed stare, a shattered cannon and wagon wheel at his feet.The statue was made in a pair. One is "Army" Other is "Navy". Made by the Bradley & Hubbard Maufacturing Co., Meriden, CT. circa. 1890 - 1920. These statues were not made of bronze, rather made of spelter. [Spelter is a zinc–lead alloy that ages to resemble bronze, but is softer and has a lower melting point. The name can also refer to a copper–zinc alloy (a brass) used for brazing, or to pure zinc.Bradley & Hubbard, of Meriden, CT, were at the forefront of high-quality cast iron, brass and bronze lamps and consumer products in the late 19th & early 20th century, and their lamps and decorative pieces are still highly collectible. This piece is a solid 7 lbs, 13" tall with 7 1/2" X 5" base dimensions and max width of about 7 1/2" and front-to-back depth of about 5 1/2".For an item that is over a hundred years old, the statue is in very good condition. There are minor scratches, scuffs and dents.The statue has intricate details and is a great piece for collectors interested in militaria. It is an exquisite addition to any collection of Civil War-related item! In the last photo there are figures of a sailor and a soldier; the figurine of a soldier is sold as a separate lot.For full details, please take a close look at the photos in addition to my description. The item comes exactly as shown in the pictures. No additional components are included unless otherwise noted. Please don't expect anything other than what you see in the photos.Please, before making your choice and paying for the goods, please contact us with any questions!We are open to discussion.Thank you for watchin

Price: 485 USD

Location: Orlando, Florida

End Time: 2024-03-25T01:55:06.000Z

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