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Cast Metal / Bronze? Can anybody offer any help?  

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loft24
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05/01/2011 5:32 am  

Snagged at a thrift shop and we've had this for a while, searched and searched for any clues but have come up empty-handed.

This is a roughly 6" x 4", three-footed dish made of cast metal. It weighs about a pound and has no markings at all.

None of the finish or patina is worn away which makes me think it could be bronze (vs. brass) but honestly, I don't know what I'm talking about.

It's a keeper - just interested to see if anyone here might be able and willing to share some knowledge.

Thanks in advance!


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matty
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06/01/2011 7:34 am  

test it...
if it is cast iron, which doesnt seem in question, but good to rule it out, try a magnet. if it stick it is a ferrous metal (cast iron}
otherwise, in a inconspicuous area scratch it using a nail/screw...no need to get carried away....brass is much softer than bronze or even copper and should scratch rather easily and in time- either way, tarnish will obscure the scratch
as to what alloy of bronze or brass it may be, thats for God to know...unless you want to ruin the piece 😉
p.s. looks like bronze to me


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