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What is a Spelter Lamp?
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A spelter lamp is a lamp made of a zinc-lead allot called spelter. Also known as “pot metal,” spelter is used to make figurines, statues, candlesticks, tableware and other pieces. Spelter lamps are often plated with copper and given a bronze finish. For a large range of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting fixtures, shop on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Spelter Figural Table Lamp
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century spelter table lamp, the figural stem on shaped square base terminating in leaf caped
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Early 20th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
Orientalist Spelter Lamp with Female Figure
Located in London, GB
This Belle Époque period orientalist lamp features a charming ensemble of elements. Most strikingly
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
19th Century French Napoleon III Spelter Soldier Figure Table Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's desk or office with this antique masculine table lamp, crafted in France circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Spelter
French Spelter Metal Figural Woman by Coal Fire Statue Lamp Attributed Raineri
By Aristide de Ranieri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French spelter metal figural woman by Coal Fire statue lamp attributed Raineri. Item
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Spelter
Antique Figural Spelter Metal Ahi La Bonne Pipe Ranieri Statue Art Deco Lamp B
By Aristide de Ranieri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique figural Spelter metal Ahi La Bonne pipe Ranieri statue Art Deco lamp (B). Item includes
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Spelter
Lamp Table Pair Table Spelter Bronzed Shepherdess Pastoral Romantic
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine pair of 19th century, spelter, dark bronzed, shepherdesses in the pastoral and romantic
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps
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Spelter