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A Superb Pair of Ormolu Candelabra
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Superb Pair of Ormolu Candelabra

19th century
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A superb Pair Of Louis XV Style Rococo Revival Gilt Three-Light Candelabra. Highly detailed and intricate, this fine pair of three light candelabra with coiling serpents wrapping branches terminating in circular dip trays and urn form cast nozzles, each raised on scrolling spreading bases. 500mm high, 400mm wide and 180mm deep. French. Circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Ormolu Candelabra Pair to the 1860s.

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SA1182058
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A superb Pair Of Louis XV Style Rococo Revival Gilt Three-Light Candelabra. Highly detailed and intricate, this fine pair of three light candelabra with coiling serpents wrapping branches terminating in circular dip trays and urn form cast nozzles, each raised on scrolling spreading bases. 500mm high, 400mm wide and 180mm deep. French. Circa 1860.
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Ormolu Candelabra Pair to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182058
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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A pair of ornate French Rococo style ormolu three-light candelabra with scrolling leafy arms and intricate cast bases.
A Superb Pair Of Ormolu Candelabra
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A pair of ornate French Rococo style ormolu three-light candelabra with scrolling leafy arms and intricate cast bases.
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Ormolu candelabra from the Rococo period feature asymmetrical scrollwork, naturalistic leaf motifs, and gilt finishes on cast metal. Popularised in 18th-century France, these pieces served as functional lighting and decorative symbols of wealth.

Antique ormolu pieces were typically cast in bronze or brass using the lost-wax process before being gilded with a gold-mercury amalgam. The individual components were then hand-chased to refine intricate detail before final assembly using threaded rods.

Authentic ormolu displays fine hand-chasing, weight consistent with cast bronze or brass, and subtle wear or oxidation in unexposed areas. Modern reproductions often exhibit coarse casting seams, uniform contemporary gilding, and lighter base metal alloys.

These statement decorative objects function well paired on a dining room sideboard, flanking a mantelpiece mirror, or arranged as a central focal point on an entryway console table. Combining ornate gilded metal with minimalist contemporary furniture creates a balanced, eclectic aesthetic.

Clean ormolu gently using a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth to remove accumulated dust. Avoid harsh chemical metal polishes, abrasive materials, or liquid cleaners, which can permanently strip the original gilding and historic patina.
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