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19th Century French Ormolu Six-candle Candelabra
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19th Century French Ormolu Six-candle Candelabra

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19th century french ormolu six-candle candelabra circa 1880.

Fine quality chiselled ormolu craftsmanship on this piece.  stamped with a hexagonal pattern all over.  six arms, five on the lower tier and a further arm in the centre in an elevated position, each decorated with acanthus leaf detailing.

Standing on 5 scrolling legs with further acanthus leaf details.

Minor dis-colouration

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
39.3cm (15.47")
Depth
39.3cm (15.47")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Ormolu Candelabra to the 19th Century.

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SA1039585
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EA34-21
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Description
19th century french ormolu six-candle candelabra circa 1880.

Fine quality chiselled ormolu craftsmanship on this piece.  stamped with a hexagonal pattern all over.

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  six arms, five on the lower tier and a further arm in the centre in an elevated position, each decorated with acanthus leaf detailing.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Standing on 5 scrolling legs with further acanthus leaf details.

Minor dis-colouration

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
39.3cm (15.47")
Depth
39.3cm (15.47")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this 19th Century Ormolu Candelabra to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1039585
Dealers Internal Ref
EA34-21
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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A 19th-century French gilded bronze six-light candelabra featuring curved scroll arms, acanthus leaf embellishments, and a central crystal pendant drop.
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Archive I A 19th-century French gilded bronze six-light candelabra featuring curved scroll arms, acanthus leaf embellishments, and a central crystal pendant drop.

19th Century French Ormolu Six-candle Candelabra

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A 19th-century French gilded bronze six-light candelabra featuring curved scroll arms, acanthus leaf embellishments, and a central crystal pendant drop.
19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU SIX-CANDLE CANDELABRA
Ref: SA1039585
A 19th-century French gilded bronze six-light candelabra featuring curved scroll arms, acanthus leaf embellishments, and a central crystal pendant drop.
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  • ObjectCandelabra
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilt Bronze, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf sconces, Scrolled arms, Looped pedestal base, Crystal pendant drop
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 39.3 cm (15 in) x D 39.3 cm (15 in)

This nineteenth-century French ormolu six-candle candelabra, dating from circa 1880, provides a grand lighting option for a French chateau interior scheme. The piece is cast from gilt bronze and shows fine chiselwork across its hexagonal patterned surface, complemented by golden and greenish aged hues on the metal. It incorporates six arms holding candle sockets decorated with acanthus leaf details, five arranged on a lower tier and a sixth positioned centrally on an elevated stem, accompanied by a hanging crystal pendant drop. The base stands on five scrolling legs embellished with further acanthus leaf motifs. Measuring 57 cm high, 39.3 cm wide, and 39.3 cm deep, the candelabra displays minor discolouration from age. It functions as a decorative accessory for a sideboard top in a dining room, living area, or hallway. The structure creates a focal point when placed on furniture surfaces.

FAQs

Ormolu candelabras were prominent lighting fixtures in 19th-century French interiors, prized for their ability to reflect candlelight across opulent reception rooms. The term ormolu refers to the application of finely ground high-carat gold to a bronze or brass object via mercury gilding.

Craftsmen cast individual structural components in bronze or brass using lost-wax or sand-casting methods. These components were subsequently hand-chased with steel tools to define fine detailing, mercury-gilded, and assembled using threaded rods and steel pins.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast metals, fine hand-chasing, and natural wear patterns where the gilding has worn down to the underlying brass or bronze. Looking at the interior or underside reveals hand-cut threads, square nuts, and age-appropriate oxidation.

Positioning a grand metal candelabra on a contemporary sideboard, mantelpiece, or dining table provides a striking textural contrast against minimalist plaster walls or dark timber surfaces.

Maintain ormolu by dusting gently with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive polishes, liquid metal cleaners, or water, as chemical treatments can strip the delicate original gold layer.
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