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Antique Pair French Neo-classical Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques 19th Century
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Antique Pair French Neo-classical Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques 19th Century

19th century
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Description

This is a fine pair of antique French Neo-classical twin branch ormolu wall lights, dating from circa 1880.

 

The wall lights feature tapering fluted column backplates with ram head finials issuing supporting scroll branches with acanthus decoration, later wired for electricity.

 

Add an elegant touch to your home with this decorative pair of ormolu candle wall lights.

 

Condition:

In excellent condition having been cleaned and rewired.

Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 65 cm x Width 34 cm x Depth 17 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 7 inches

Ormolu

(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.

Our reference: A4893

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated these French Neoclassical Ormolu Sconces to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197500
Dealers Internal Reference
A4893
Description
This is a fine pair of antique French Neo-classical twin branch ormolu wall lights, dating from circa 1880.

 

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The wall lights feature tapering fluted column backplates with ram head finials issuing supporting scroll branches with acanthus decoration, later wired for electricity.
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fig 1. A pair of nineteenth-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall lights featuring twin candle arms decorated with goat heads and pinecone finials.
fig 1. Antique Pair French Neo-classical Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques 19th Century

 

Add an elegant touch to your home with this decorative pair of ormolu candle wall lights.

 

Condition:

In excellent condition having been cleaned and rewired.

Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

fig 2. A pair of nineteenth-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall lights featuring twin candle arms decorated with goat heads and pinecone finials.
fig 2. Antique Pair French Neo-classical Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques 19th Century

Height 65 cm x Width 34 cm x Depth 17 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 7 inches

Ormolu

(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 3. A pair of nineteenth-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall lights featuring twin candle arms decorated with goat heads and pinecone finials.
fig 3. Antique Pair French Neo-classical Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques 19th Century

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.

Our reference: A4893

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated these French Neoclassical Ormolu Sconces to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197500
Dealers Internal Ref
A4893
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Neoclassical wall lights feature symmetrical compositions inspired by classical antiquity, incorporating motifs such as goat heads, acanthus leaves, fluted columns, and pinecone finials. Originating in the late eighteenth century and remaining prevalent throughout the nineteenth century, these designs reflect architectural balance and refined proportion.

Cast bronze or brass was meticulously chased and finished with gold using a gilding technique known as mercury gilding or ormolu. This process created a highly reflective gold surface resistant to atmospheric tarnish.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-chased surface details, heavy solid bronze casting, threaded assembly with period-appropriate screws, and subtle surface wear in high-relief areas.

Flanking a large contemporary mirror or artwork with a pair of gilded wall sconces creates structural symmetry, adding warm metallic tones against neutral plaster or dark textured walls.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive creams, metal cleaners, or water, which can damage original mercury gilding and patination.
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