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<p>[QUOTE="sabre123, post: 592503, member: 8258"]I think Greg is correct on the date. I doubt the angels are brass. More likely, Spelter / 'pot metal.'</p><p><br /></p><p>First use a magnet to see if it attracts. If it doesn't, take a screwdriver or other object to scratch an inconspicuous area. If it reveals yellow, it's brass. If silver, it's Spelter.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="sabre123, post: 592503, member: 8258"]I think Greg is correct on the date. I doubt the angels are brass. More likely, Spelter / 'pot metal.' First use a magnet to see if it attracts. If it doesn't, take a screwdriver or other object to scratch an inconspicuous area. If it reveals yellow, it's brass. If silver, it's Spelter.[/QUOTE]
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