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Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp C1880 19th C
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Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp C1880 19th C

19th century
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Description

This is a antique monumental finely cast antique French ormolu lamp now converted to electricity, circa 1880 in date.

The triform base candelabra lamp has a trifrom paw foot baseswith lion masks and shell plinths, supporting a finely cast reeded column. The five swirling stylised acanthus leaf arms terminating in beautiful patinated bronze bobeches, with a matching central candleholder now converted into a lamp.

The lamp has been rewired and is offered with a shade ready to grace your special room.

The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this lamp and it is sure to add an unparalleled touch of lighting to your home.

Province:

The Estate of Eric Robinson

Condition:

In excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned and rewired in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 94 cm x Width 40 cm x Depth 40 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches

Ormolu - Gilt Bronze (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.

After around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead. Electroplating is the most common modern technique. Ormolu techniques are essentially the same as those used on silver, to produce silver-gilt..

Our reference: A4670

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Table Lamp to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170875
Dealers Internal Reference
A4670
Description
This is a antique monumental finely cast antique French ormolu lamp now converted to electricity, circa 1880 in date.
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The triform base candelabra lamp has a trifrom paw foot baseswith lion masks and shell plinths, supporting a finely cast reeded column.
Regent Antiques

The five swirling stylised acanthus leaf arms terminating in beautiful patinated bronze bobeches, with a matching central candleholder now converted into a lamp.

fig 1. A late 19th-century French gilt bronze candelabra-style table lamp featuring a fluted central column, scroll feet, and a cream fabric lampshade.
fig 1. Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp C1880 19th C

The lamp has been rewired and is offered with a shade ready to grace your special room.

The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this lamp and it is sure to add an unparalleled touch of lighting to your home.

fig 2. A late 19th-century French gilt bronze candelabra-style table lamp featuring a fluted central column, scroll feet, and a cream fabric lampshade.
fig 2. Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp C1880 19th C

Province:

The Estate of Eric Robinson

Condition:

In excellent working condition having been beautifully cleaned and rewired in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 94 cm x Width 40 cm x Depth 40 cm

fig 3. A late 19th-century French gilt bronze candelabra-style table lamp featuring a fluted central column, scroll feet, and a cream fabric lampshade.
fig 3. Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp C1880 19th C

Dimensions in inches:

Height 3 feet, 1 inch x Width 1 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot, 4 inches

Ormolu - Gilt Bronze (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'.

fig 4. A late 19th-century French gilt bronze candelabra-style table lamp featuring a fluted central column, scroll feet, and a cream fabric lampshade.
fig 4. Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp C1880 19th C

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.

fig 5. A late 19th-century French gilt bronze candelabra-style table lamp featuring a fluted central column, scroll feet, and a cream fabric lampshade.
fig 5. Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp C1880 19th C

After around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury other techniques were used instead. Electroplating is the most common modern technique. Ormolu techniques are essentially the same as those used on silver, to produce silver-gilt..

Our reference: A4670

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Table Lamp to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170875
Dealers Internal Ref
A4670
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A late 19th-century French gilt bronze candelabra-style table lamp featuring a fluted central column, scroll feet, and a cream fabric lampshade.
Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp c1880 19th C
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Ormolu refers to gilded bronze, a technique popularized in 18th and 19th-century France where gold amalgam was applied to cast bronze fixtures. Late 19th-century lighting makers frequently used ormolu to create multi-arm candelabra and table lamps displaying intricate detail and lustre.

These lamps were constructed primarily from cast bronze or brass, finished with gold leaf or mercury gilding. Components often included fluted central columns, chased acanthus leaf motifs, and cast tripod or scroll bases, complemented in modern times by fabric lampshades.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-chased surface details, substantial weight from solid bronze casting, and natural wear or patination in low-touch areas. Look for threaded assembly rods beneath the base and historical indications of conversion from candles or oil to electricity.

Position a large gilt bronze lamp atop a modern dark wood sideboard, marble-topped console table, or executive desk to create visual contrast. The warm metallic tones complement rich paint palettes, contemporary art, and textured soft furnishings.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or camel-hair brush to prevent dust build-up in carved recessed areas. Avoid abrasive cleaners, brass polishes, or chemical solvents, as these strip away original gilded finishes and historical patina.
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