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French Empire Gilt Bronze Chamber Stick
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French Empire Gilt Bronze Chamber Stick

19th century
Sold by Cella
Sold 29 March 2026 · Cella
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Description

Classic 19th century French Empire gilt bronze chamber stick with machined and chased Empire period designs and a handle in the form of a curling leaf. French, circa 1840.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Cella has dated this French Empire Chamberstick to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1150711
Dealers Internal Reference
CA193
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
Classic 19th century French Empire gilt bronze chamber stick with machined and chased Empire period designs and a handle in the form of a curling leaf. French, circa 1840.
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this French Empire Chamberstick to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150711
Dealers Internal Ref
CA193
Cella
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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An overhead view of a round, gold-coloured metal chamberstick featuring a ring handle with a leaf motif and concentric circular detailing on the drip pan. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An overhead view of a round, gold-coloured metal chamberstick featuring a ring handle with a leaf motif and concentric circular detailing on the drip pan. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Empire Gilt Bronze Chamber Stick

Archive II An overhead view of a round, gold-coloured metal chamberstick featuring a ring handle with a leaf motif and concentric circular detailing on the drip pan. View II
Archive III An overhead view of a round, gold-coloured metal chamberstick featuring a ring handle with a leaf motif and concentric circular detailing on the drip pan. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of a round, gold-coloured metal chamberstick featuring a ring handle with a leaf motif and concentric circular detailing on the drip pan. View IV
Archive V An overhead view of a round, gold-coloured metal chamberstick featuring a ring handle with a leaf motif and concentric circular detailing on the drip pan. View V
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Cella

Cella
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cellantiques
Verified Since May 2019
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An overhead view of a round, gold-coloured metal chamberstick featuring a ring handle with a leaf motif and concentric circular detailing on the drip pan.
French Empire gilt bronze chamber stick
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An overhead view of a round, gold-coloured metal chamberstick featuring a ring handle with a leaf motif and concentric circular detailing on the drip pan.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCandlesticks & Tapersticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsLeaf-shaped thumbpiece, Concentric reeded rings, Knurled collar banding
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

The French Empire style, flourishing during the early 19th century under Napoleon, is characterised by classical motifs inspired by ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, featuring symmetrical designs, military emblems, and formal austerity.

These pieces were typically cast from bronze or brass and often finished with fire gilding, also known as ormolu, which imparted a rich, durable golden sheen to the metal.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit hand-chased surface details, patination consistent with age, multi-part construction joined by threaded screws or pins, and wear patterns typical of historical use rather than uniform machine finishing.

Placing the item on a mantelpiece, coffee table, or desk introduces metallic warmth and historical contrast, serving as a sophisticated focal point amidst contemporary furnishings.

Gilt bronze should be dusted gently with a soft, dry cloth; abrasive cleaners, polishes, and harsh chemicals must be avoided to prevent stripping the delicate gold surface layer.
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