Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Add some French extravagance to your home with these beautiful wall lights.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been cleaned and rewired.
Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 39 cm x Width 25 cm x Depth 9.5 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 3 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 4 inches
Ormolu
(from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.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: A4557
Regent Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.
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Antique Pair of French Louis Revival 2 Branch Ormolu Wall Lights C1860
