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Acorn Bronze Sculpture
EUR 21.00
Alcove Art
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One of nature's most recognisable shapes, and David Meredith has done it full justice — this life-sized acorn sculpture has the textured cap, the smooth body, the neat little stalk
, all rendered in solid, foundry-cast bronze. At 22 grams it's denser than you'd expect, which is part of what makes picking it up so satisfying. The deep brown patina gives it the look of something that's been quietly sitting in a collection for years. A lovely standalone piece, and a natural gift for anyone who loves the outdoors or simply objects made with care. Also widely known as a popular 8th-and 19th-anniversary gift — bronze, naturally. Height: 3.8 cm / 1.5" · Width: 1.3 cm / 0.5" · Depth: 1.3 cm / 0.5" Weight: 22 grams Please note that all our tiny bronzes are cast and finished by hand. This may mean that there are slight differences in the colour of the patina, and sometimes you may find small inconsistencies in the cast, e.g. a minuscule air bubble or slight abrasion marks where the finished castings have been fettled (filed). These differences won't detract from the beauty of your miniature sculpture; if anything they will show, without a doubt, that these pieces are all individually handmade. Bronze Sculpture FAQs How should I keep my miniature sculpture in tip top condition? These tiny bronze sculptures are so easy to care for: they have been given a dark brown wax coating over their natural brassy colour, and will need nothing more than a gentle wipe with a soft cloth to keep the dust off. What's the difference between foundry-cast and hot-cast? Absolutely nothing. They're two different terms for the same thing: molten bronze is poured into a mould and left to cool before being removed and finished. What about cold-cast, is that the same? No, cold-casting is a different method, in which bronze powder is mixed with resin and poured into a moud to set. There is no heat involved, and the finished product is significantly lighter (and cheaper) than a foundry-cast bronze piece. At Alcove Art, all of our pieces are foundry-cast. All images © 2026 Gill Pottle
