Accurate Description of Item
One Spelter and Wood Figural Paper Weight depicting One of the Saints and Cherubs
Appraiser Remarks
Based on the images this is most likely a paper weight or a Patron Saint from a household shrine. It's most likely made of "Spelter" a zinc alloy which resembles silver and pewter, the scent most likely is from the wooden base, which could be made of an aromatic wood such as sandalwood or camphor wood.
As a general rule by international regulation precious metals such as silver, gold or platinum will have markings to indicate the precious metal content, country of origin and in some cases the maker and date.
As a general rule by international regulation precious metals such as silver, gold or platinum will have markings to indicate the precious metal content, country of origin and in some cases the maker and date.
Estimated Value
$35.00
Re: Silver Saint Cecilia miniature statue on hollow wooden...
One Spelter and Wood Figural Paper Weight depicting One of the Saints and Cherubs
Based on the images this is most likely a paper weight or a Patron Saint from a household shrine. It's most likely made of "Spelter" a zinc alloy which resembles silver and pewter, the scent most likely is from the wooden base, which could be made of an aromatic wood such as sandalwood or camphor wood.
As a general rule by international regulation precious metals such as silver, gold or platinum will have markings to indicate the precious metal content, country of origin and in some cases the maker and date.