Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The stunning patinated bronze cherub holding a gilded tulip candle stick above his head.
A delightful object which will look fabulous in any surrounding.
Condition:
In really excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 26 cm x Width 8 cm x Depth 10 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 10 inches x Width 3 inches x Depth 4 inches
Ormolu (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.
The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.
Our reference: A3636
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Cherub Candle Stick 19th C
