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Pair of French Bronze & Ormolu Candlesticks
Tim Saltwell Antiques
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Pair of French Bronze & Ormolu Candlesticks

19th century
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A fine pair of late 19th century bronze, ormolu & marble candlesticks of small proportions. In the form of winged cherubs standing on one foot as if running, holding aloft in their hands a single candle sconce formed as an opening flower bud. The circular fluted marble bases with an acanthus cast band and marble plinth standing on four toupie ormolu feet. Superb quality and condition, retaining the original gilding. Attribution based on a signed pair of similar form.

Height 9 3/4” (24.6cm)

Base diameter 3 1/4” (8.2cm)

Depth 4” (10cm)

French

Circa 1890

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Physical Dimensions
Height
24.6cm (9.69")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated these French Bronze Ormolu Candlesticks to the 1890s.

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SA1178732
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4629
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A fine pair of late 19th century bronze, ormolu & marble candlesticks of small proportions.
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In the form of winged cherubs standing on one foot as if running, holding aloft in their hands a single candle sconce formed as an opening flower bud.
Tim Saltwell Antiques

The circular fluted marble bases with an acanthus cast band and marble plinth standing on four toupie ormolu feet. Superb quality and condition, retaining the original gilding. Attribution based on a signed pair of similar form.

Height 9 3/4” (24.6cm)

Base diameter 3 1/4” (8.2cm)

Depth 4” (10cm)

French

Circa 1890

Please email or phone for any further details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Height
24.6cm (9.69")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated these French Bronze Ormolu Candlesticks to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178732
Dealers Internal Ref
4629
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018

Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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A pair of antique French bronze candlesticks featuring dark patinated cherub figures holding gilt flower-shaped sconces on red marble bases.
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A pair of antique French bronze candlesticks featuring dark patinated cherub figures holding gilt flower-shaped sconces on red marble bases.
Pair of French Bronze & Ormolu Candlesticks
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French bronze candlesticks from the late 18th and 19th centuries often incorporate classical figures, such as putti or mythological allegories, paired with cast floral or urn-shaped sconces. They frequently contrast dark patinated bronze sculpture with mercury gilding, known as ormolu, mounted on marble or metal plinths.

These candlesticks were typically crafted using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques for the patinated bronze figures, paired with chased gilt bronze elements. Bases were carved from imported marble, such as Griotte or Rouge Royale, and secured with internal threaded iron rods.

Authentic examples demonstrate crisp hand-chasing on the gilded surfaces, natural age-related patination on the dark bronze areas, and heavy cast construction. Threaded assembly hardware underneath usually reveals hand-cut threads or hand-finished square nuts rather than modern modern machine-cut fittings.

Positioning a symmetrical pair on a modern marble mantelpiece, a minimalist sideboard, or a dark wood console table creates a refined focal point. Pairing them with contemporary artwork or neutral backdrops establishes an engaging visual contrast between classical sculpture and clean modern lines.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush to prevent debris buildup in detailed relief areas. Avoid chemical polishes, solvent cleaners, or water on ormolu and patinated bronze, as these can strip historical gilding and original surface patinas.
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