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Striking Pair of 19th C Ormolu Candlesticks
William James Antiques
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Striking Pair of 19th C Ormolu Candlesticks

19th century
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A striking pair of 19th century ormolu and brass candlesticks. Having fluted stems with acanthus leaf decoration and circular bases. Beautiful quality and original condition throughout. French, Circa 1880.

Dimensions: Height: 36 cm - 14 1/2 Inches, Diameter: 15.25 cm - 6 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier delivery within England & Wales

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

William James Antiques has dated these 19th Century Ormolu Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA1159780
Description
A striking pair of 19th century ormolu and brass candlesticks. Having fluted stems with acanthus leaf decoration and circular bases. Beautiful quality and original condition throughout. French, Circa 1880.

Dimensions: Height: 36 cm - 14 1/2 Inches, Diameter: 15.25 cm - 6 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier delivery within England & Wales

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated these 19th Century Ormolu Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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William James Antiques
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Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A pair of 19th-century gilt bronze ormolu candlesticks featuring fluted columns and detailed circular bases.
Striking Pair of 19th C Ormolu Candlesticks
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Ormolu refers to the technique of applying finely ground high-carat gold amalgam to bronze or brass objects, a craft refined predominantly in France during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These pieces were typically cast in bronze or brass using lost-wax or sand-casting methods before receiving a fire-gilded mercurial gold layer to create a rich metallic coating.

Authentic period pieces display crisp hand-chased surface details, visible casting seams inside the hollow construction, and heavy weight relative to modern electroplated reproductions.

Place them symmetrically on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, dining table, or credenza top alongside contrasting natural stone or dark timber surfaces to highlight the gilded metallic tones.

Dust regularly using a soft dry camel-hair brush, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners, water, or metal polishes that can wear away the delicate gold layer.
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