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Antique Ormolu Five Branch Candelabra
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Antique Ormolu Five Branch Candelabra

19th century
Description

An impressive pair of Napoleon III ormolu five branch candelabra. The sconces held aloft by rearing creatures issuing from a central column headed by a finely cast bust of a Jester, the central vase depicting a lion, above a triform base standing on hairy paw feet. Original gilding. Each numbered to the base ‘1159’ and cast ‘SG’ & ‘DM’ to the interiors.

Height 24” (61cm)

Widest diameter 11” (28cm)

Base diameter 8” (20cm)

French

Circa 1870

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Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Candelabra Pair to the 1870s.

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SA1194668
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5002
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An impressive pair of Napoleon III ormolu five branch candelabra.
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The sconces held aloft by rearing creatures issuing from a central column headed by a finely cast bust of a Jester, the central vase depicting a lion, above a triform base standing on hairy paw feet.
Tim Saltwell Antiques

Original gilding. Each numbered to the base ‘1159’ and cast ‘SG’ & ‘DM’ to the interiors.

Height 24” (61cm)

Widest diameter 11” (28cm)

Base diameter 8” (20cm)

French

Circa 1870

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

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Candelabra Pair to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194668
Dealers Internal Ref
5002
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 ormolu five-branch candelabra featuring scrollwork arms, classical urn stems, and a gilded finish.
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A pair of antique French ormolu five-branch candelabra featuring scrollwork arms, classical urn stems, and a gilded finish.
Antique Ormolu Five Branch Candelabra
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Ormolu candelabra originated in 18th-century France as luxurious lighting fixtures designed for nobility and affluent households. The term ormolu derives from the French or moulu, referring to finely ground gold used in the gilding process. These multi-branched candle holders reached peak popularity during the French Empire and Rococo Revival periods.

Traditional ormolu pieces were manufactured using cast bronze or brass, which was painstakingly chased and hand-finished to highlight intricate decorative elements. A mercury-gilding process was applied, bonding gold amalgam to the bronze base under high heat to produce a rich gold coating resistant to tarnishing.

Authentic period pieces exhibit substantial weight due to solid cast bronze construction, along with crisp detail from hand-chasing. Look for threaded central iron rods holding the components together, minor casting imperfections, and genuine patination or wear in the gilded finish consistent with age.

Place a symmetrical pair on a mantelpiece flanking a central mirror or artwork to create an anchor in the room. They can also serve as a centerpiece on a dining table or decorate a sideboard top in a dining room, contrasting with modern geometric furniture.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth to prevent dirt build-up in detailed chasing. Avoid chemical polishes, abrasive cleaners, or water immersion, as these treatments can strip or damage the delicate gilded layer.
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