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How do you tell if an ornament is bronze?
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To tell if an ornament is bronze, strike it gently with something weighty, such as the handle of a butter knife. Genuine bronze will produce a sustained ringing sound. When struck similarly, other metals tend to make a dull thunking noise. For assistance with the identification process, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bronze decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Shop for Bronze Decorative Objects on 1stDibs
Pair Deco Style Male Female Bronze Steel Vases in the manner of Franz Hagenauer
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Art Deco style male female bronze steel bust vases.
Man: 13.63"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Woman: 14"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Woman: 14"W x 6"D x 20.25"H
Category
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Beautiful Eagle Authentic French Art Nouveau Letter Opener Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are offering this wonderful and original heavy french art nouveau letter opener. The design dates back to the early 1900s to 1910s, the object is made of Bronze. We believe that t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Letter Openers
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Jardinière, Japanese, Bronze, Tree Planter Pot, Victorian, Meiji
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique jardinière, a Japanese bronze planter pot with rich relief decoration, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Of generous proportion, ideal for interior...
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Bronze
Substantial Bronze Bowl by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Impressive Bronze Bowl made by Just Andersen in the 1930s.
* Round bowl in full bronze with circular lines on the rim
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Model: B2148
* Year: 1937
* Condit...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
S.F. Bay Trading Bronze Egyptian Reclining Cat, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
S.F. Bay Trading Bronze Egyptian Reclining Cat, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Korean Egyptian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999
Signed, Dated, and Numbered
Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H
Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris
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Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze