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Antique Pair of Mid 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Stork Candlesticks
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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£2,900

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Antique Pair of Mid 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Stork Candlesticks

19th century
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An unusual pair of mid 19th Century bronze and ormolu Candlesticks with iron weighted bases, in the style of Abbott of Birmingham, having rococo candle holders above well cast storks with distinctive crowns to their necks, raised on rock and shell bases.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Bronze Stork Candlestick Pair to the 19th Century.

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SA1041467
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6582
Description
An unusual pair of mid 19th Century bronze and ormolu Candlesticks with iron weighted bases, in the style of Abbott of Birmingham, having rococo candle holders above well cast storks with distinctive crowns to their necks, raised on rock and shell bases.
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Bronze Stork Candlestick Pair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1041467
Dealers Internal Ref
6582
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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A pair of mid-19th century dark patinated bronze storks standing on rocky gilt ormolu bases, each holding a palm-leaf sconce in its beak.
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Archive I A pair of mid-19th century dark patinated bronze storks standing on rocky gilt ormolu bases, each holding a palm-leaf sconce in its beak.

Antique Pair of Mid 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Stork Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of mid-19th century dark patinated bronze storks standing on rocky gilt ormolu bases, each holding a palm-leaf sconce in its beak. View II
Archive III A pair of mid-19th century dark patinated bronze storks standing on rocky gilt ormolu bases, each holding a palm-leaf sconce in its beak. View III
Archive IV A pair of mid-19th century dark patinated bronze storks standing on rocky gilt ormolu bases, each holding a palm-leaf sconce in its beak. View IV
Archive V A pair of mid-19th century dark patinated bronze storks standing on rocky gilt ormolu bases, each holding a palm-leaf sconce in its beak. View V
Archive VI A pair of mid-19th century dark patinated bronze storks standing on rocky gilt ormolu bases, each holding a palm-leaf sconce in its beak. View VI
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
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W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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A pair of mid-19th century dark patinated bronze storks standing on rocky gilt ormolu bases, each holding a palm-leaf sconce in its beak.
Antique pair of mid 19th century bronze and ormolu stork candlesticks
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A pair of mid-19th century dark patinated bronze storks standing on rocky gilt ormolu bases, each holding a palm-leaf sconce in its beak.
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During the 19th century, decorative artisans combined dark patinated bronze with mercury-gilded bronze, known as ormolu, to create sculptural candlesticks. These items frequently incorporated classical motifs, botanical elements, or naturalistic animal figures like cranes and storks.

Ormolu involves applying a gold-mercury amalgam onto bronze, which is heated to burn off the mercury and leave a durable layer of gold. Patinated bronze sections were treated with chemical solutions to produce deep brown, green, or black tones, offering contrast against the polished gilt areas.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased surface details, threaded assembly rods inside the hollow casting, and heavy visual weight consistent with solid cast metal. The gilding often shows subtle wear on high points rather than uniform contemporary plating.

Figural candlesticks function as focal accessories on a fireplace mantel, sideboard, or console table. Placing them symmetrically frames art prints or mirrors, bridging traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design schemes.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush to clean recessed relief details. Avoid abrasive liquid polishes, solvents, or water, as these can strip historical patinas and damage delicate gold leaf or ormolu finishes.
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