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Pair of 19th Century Arabic Style French Champlieve Enamel Candelabra
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Pair of 19th Century Arabic Style French Champlieve Enamel Candelabra

19th century
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A very good quality pair of Arabic influenced French, late 19th century gilded ormolu and Champlieve enamel candelabra two branch candelabra. Measures: 12" (31cm) high.

Batch 41 G8995/19 UYNY

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Champleve Enamel Candelabra to the 1880s.

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SA1076594
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SKU00002269
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Description
A very good quality pair of Arabic influenced French, late 19th century gilded ormolu and Champlieve enamel candelabra two branch candelabra. Measures: 12" (31cm) high.

Batch 41 G8995/19 UYNY

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Champleve Enamel Candelabra to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1076594
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002269
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of 19th-century French gilt metal two-light candelabra decorated with red and blue Moorish Revival champleve enamel patterns.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French gilt metal two-light candelabra decorated with red and blue Moorish Revival champleve enamel patterns.

Pair of 19th Century Arabic Style French Champlieve Enamel Candelabra

Archive II A pair of 19th-century French gilt metal two-light candelabra decorated with red and blue Moorish Revival champleve enamel patterns. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century French gilt metal two-light candelabra decorated with red and blue Moorish Revival champleve enamel patterns. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century French gilt metal two-light candelabra decorated with red and blue Moorish Revival champleve enamel patterns. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century French gilt metal two-light candelabra decorated with red and blue Moorish Revival champleve enamel patterns. View V
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A pair of 19th-century French gilt metal two-light candelabra decorated with red and blue Moorish Revival champleve enamel patterns.
Pair of 19th Century Arabic Style French Champlieve Enamel Candelabra
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A pair of 19th-century French gilt metal two-light candelabra decorated with red and blue Moorish Revival champleve enamel patterns.
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  • ObjectCandelabra
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMoorish Revival
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass, Vitreous Enamel
  • ColourGold, Red, Navy Blue
  • MotifsChampleve enamelling, Arabesque strapwork, finial cresting, scrolling arms
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This pair of late 19th-century French candelabra dates to 1880 and exemplifies the Moorish Revival style. The pieces are constructed from gilt bronze and brass, embellished with vitreous champleve enamel in gold, red, and navy blue. The decoration incorporates intricate arabesque strapwork across the scrolling arms, central baluster, and urn-shaped candle nozzles, complemented by a pointed finial cresting at the apex and ornate bracket feet supporting the square base. Each candelabra measures 31 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Suitable for period and eclectic interiors, these items function as decorative accessories for a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table in a living room, dining room, or hallway. They provide ambient illumination when fitted with standard taper candles while serving as sculptural metalwork displays on furniture surfaces.

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Moorish Revival metalwork emerged in 19th-century Europe, particularly in France, influenced by North African and Islamic decorative art styles. French foundry artisans combined intricate geometric patterns and Arabesque strapwork with champleve enamelling, a technique where recessed metal cells are carved or cast and filled with coloured glass paste before firing.

These lighting fixtures were typically constructed from cast bronze or brass, which was mercury-gilded or lacquered to achieve a bright golden tone. The decorative sections feature vitreous enamel powders fired at high temperatures into etched or cast troughs within the metal substrate.

Authentic period examples exhibit significant visual density and weight from solid cast metal bases. Examination of the enamel will reveal hand-finished cell borders and subtle variations in glaze, alongside period-appropriate threaded rod construction and natural surface oxidisation on unexposed interior surfaces.

A pair of decorative candelabra works effectively as a symmetrical focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble-topped sideboard, or grand entry console table. Positioning them against a neutral or rich dark wall accentuates their detailed metallic silhouette and polychrome enamel detailing.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean intricate enamel recesses without scratching. Avoid abrasive polishes, ammonia, or immersion in water, as liquid can compromise unsealed metal joints and harsh chemicals can strip historical gilding.
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