Name/Title
Pot metal Horse Clock TopperEntry/Object ID
2023.1.768Description
Equestrian sculpture. Base measures 8 1/2” x 3 1/2” ~ 7 1/2” H at the top of ear.
Cast metal French Spelter (AKA pot metal) figural horse statue. Original use was as a mantle clock topper. Today is displayed as shelf or desk décor.
Possibly of French or American origin, circa 1915, and looks like an Arabian Stallion. Rider less horse with a fancy saddle blanket. Horse is painted black over the original gold finish, which would be over the silver spelter. There are nicks and the original paint can be seen through the nicks.