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19th Century French Ormolu Six-candle Candelabra
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century French Ormolu Six-candle Candelabra

19th century
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.  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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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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

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