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Pair French Ormolu Candelabras Maiden Antique 1880
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Pair French Ormolu Candelabras Maiden Antique 1880

19th century
Description

Gorgeous pair of French antique candelabras in ormolu

Perfect left and right maidens hold aloft the seven branch candelabras

We date this pair to circa 1880

Very ornate the quality to the casting on the ormolu is very detailed

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques market

Offered in great shape and will ship to anywhere in the world

Please contact us for a shipping quote or if you have any other question

Showroom based in North London / Hertfordshire - please contact for viewing appointment

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Maiden Candelabras to the 1880s.

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SA1075359
Description
Gorgeous pair of French antique candelabras in ormolu

Perfect left and right maidens hold aloft the seven branch candelabras

We date this pair to circa 1880

Very ornate the quality to the casting on the ormolu is very detailed

fig 1. A pair of nineteenth-century French ormolu gilt bronze candelabras featuring classical maiden figures supporting six scrolling leafy candle branches on decorative plinths.
fig 1. Pair French Ormolu Candelabras Maiden Antique 1880

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques market

Offered in great shape and will ship to anywhere in the world

Please contact us for a shipping quote or if you have any other question

Showroom based in North London / Hertfordshire - please contact for viewing appointment

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Maiden Candelabras to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075359
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century French ormolu gilt bronze candelabras featuring classical maiden figures supporting six scrolling leafy candle branches on decorative plinths.

Pair French Ormolu Candelabras Maiden Antique 1880

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A pair of nineteenth-century French ormolu gilt bronze candelabras featuring classical maiden figures supporting six scrolling leafy candle branches on decorative plinths.
Pair French Ormolu Candelabras Maiden Antique 1880
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A pair of nineteenth-century French ormolu gilt bronze candelabras featuring classical maiden figures supporting six scrolling leafy candle branches on decorative plinths.
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  • ObjectCandelabras
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsClassical maiden figures, Acanthus leaf scrollwork, Tiered plinth bases, Multi-branch candleholders
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This pair of French candelabras originates from the late nineteenth century, created in a French Rococo Revival style. Fashioned from gilt bronze ormolu, the pieces present a radiant gold finish with ornate casting detail. Each candelabra stands upon a tiered, moulded plinth base decorated with acanthus leaf scrollwork, supporting a standing classical maiden figure who holds aloft multiple scrolling candle branches adorned with leaf motifs. Measuring 66 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, these candelabras suit placement on a grand mantelpiece within a formal living room, dining room, or hallway. They bring symmetrical classical elegance to a home interior, functioning as ornamental display items or atmospheric candle-holders for traditional spaces.

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A French ormolu candelabra is a multi-branched decorative candlestick crafted from gilt bronze, a technique popularised in France during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries involving the application of a fine gold finish to chased bronze.

Nineteenth-century ormolu items were constructed using precise bronze casting methods, such as the lost-wax technique, followed by detailed hand-chasing to refine surface textures before fire-gilding with a gold-amalgam mixture.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit high-density casting weight, hand-chased decorative elements, evidence of natural oxidisation on un-gilded undersides, and sharp, finely detailed sculptural relief work.

Place a matching pair atop a minimalist fireplace mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or console table to create visual symmetry and contrast against neutral backdrop walls.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, metal polish, or water, which can damage the original gilded surface over time.
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