Snail on Leaf Miniature Bronze Sculpture

A snail making its way to the tip of an upright leaf — unhurried, as snails tend to be. It's a small thing to notice in the garden, and an even smaller thing to own in bronze. At around 16 grams and 5cm tall, it fits in the palm of your hand but has more presence than you'd expect.

Part of David Meredith's Bonsai Collection — miniature bronze sculptures, each hot-cast in the foundry and hand-finished with a rich brown patina.

Height 5cm • Width 2.1cm • Depth 1.9cm

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. 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.

Click here to see all of our bronze snail sculptures.

Miniature Bronze Sculpture FAQs

How should I keep my miniature bronze sculpture in tip top condition?

These miniature 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, when the resulting sculpture is then finished and patinated.

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, effectively creating a faux bronze sculpture. 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