Butler and Peach - Miniature Red Squirrel
in Cold Cast Bronze
This charming miniature red squirrel is made
by Butler and Peach in solid bronze using the lost wax method.
This cheeky little squirrel is poised carefully on a branch of a Scots pine that is its favourite woodland, he has his signature bushy
tail up. The adorable little fellow measures 40mm high.
Each minature bronze by Butler and Peach is presented
in an elegant box with pouch and
authentication certificate making it a stunning gift. This minature pug
is perfect for anyone who loves British wildlife, particularly red
squirrels. These bronze pieces are easy to keep clean, just buff with a
soft cloth or brush.
The lost-wax process, also called “cire-perdue” is a
method of metal casting where a molten metal is poured into a mold that
has been created using a wax model. Once the mold is made, the wax model
is melted and drained away. A hollow core can be created by introducing
a heat-proof core that prevents the molten metal from totally filling
the mold. The lost-wax method dates from the 3rd millennium BC and has
changed very little since then.
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