spelter zinc XVII; zinc alloy XIX. corr. to OF. espeautre, MDu. speauter (Du. spiauter), LG. spialter; rel. to PEWTER
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelter

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Шпиатр – это цинк и различные цинковые сплавы, применявшиеся в художественной промышленности XIX-первой трети XX века в качестве заменителей бронзы.
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spelter
Zinc alloy, often containing lead, used as a substitute for bronze. Spelter was much used in the 19thC for cheap, cast articles such as candlesticks and clock cases. It was popular as an inexpensive medium for art Nouveau applied ornament and art deco figures.
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