Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Add an elegant touch to your home with this decorative set of ormolu wall lights.
Condition:
In good condition having been cleaned in our workshops.
Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 31 cm x Width 25 cm x Depth 14 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot x Width 10 inches x Depth 5 inches
Ormolu
The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.
The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.
Our reference: A4233a
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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Antique Set of 3 Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques Circa 1900
