Restoration and Conservation of Zinc, Pewter, Spelter, and Lead Sculpture and Statuary

Zinc, pewter, spelter, and lead melt at much lower temperatures, are much softer and structurally weaker than other metals used in the arts, and are often plated with copper which is then patinated similarly to bronze statuary – all which demand particular, sensitive treatment while attaching broken pieces, fabricating new parts, and integrating the finishes of the reconstructed sections with their nearby areas.