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Antique French Empire Revival Classical Trophies Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th C
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Antique French Empire Revival Classical Trophies Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th C

19th century
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Description

This is a superb and very decorative French Empire revival ormolu and mesh fire-screen, circa 1860 in date.

 

The rectangularshaped screen features an acanthus crest handle and  the centre is mounted with classical trophies, garlands, and scrolling ornamention with flaming torches. There are small trophies to each corners and the screen is raised on decorative out-swept feet.

 

Add a lovely French focal point to you home with this lovely fire screen

 

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 74 cm x Width 71 cm x Depth 29.5 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot

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: A5161

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Fire Screen to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1205073
Dealers Internal Reference
A5161
Description
This is a superb and very decorative French Empire revival ormolu and mesh fire-screen, circa 1860 in date.

 

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The rectangularshaped screen features an acanthus crest handle and  the centre is mounted with classical trophies, garlands, and scrolling ornamention with flaming torches.
Regent Antiques

There are small trophies to each corners and the screen is raised on decorative out-swept feet.

fig 1. A 19th-century French Empire Revival gilt bronze fire screen featuring fine wire mesh adorned with cast classical trophy mounts, a top handle, and scrolled feet.
fig 1. Antique French Empire Revival Classical Trophies Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th C

 

Add a lovely French focal point to you home with this lovely fire screen

 

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 74 cm x Width 71 cm x Depth 29.5 cm

fig 2. A 19th-century French Empire Revival gilt bronze fire screen featuring fine wire mesh adorned with cast classical trophy mounts, a top handle, and scrolled feet.
fig 2. Antique French Empire Revival Classical Trophies Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th C

Dimensions in inches:

Height 2 foot, 5 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 1 foot

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 3. A 19th-century French Empire Revival gilt bronze fire screen featuring fine wire mesh adorned with cast classical trophy mounts, a top handle, and scrolled feet.
fig 3. Antique French Empire Revival Classical Trophies Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 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 4. A 19th-century French Empire Revival gilt bronze fire screen featuring fine wire mesh adorned with cast classical trophy mounts, a top handle, and scrolled feet.
fig 4. Antique French Empire Revival Classical Trophies Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 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: A5161

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Fire Screen to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205073
Dealers Internal Ref
A5161
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A 19th-century French Empire Revival gilt bronze fire screen featuring fine wire mesh adorned with cast classical trophy mounts, a top handle, and scrolled feet.
Antique French Empire Revival Classical Trophies Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th C
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A 19th-century French Empire Revival gilt bronze fire screen featuring fine wire mesh adorned with cast classical trophy mounts, a top handle, and scrolled feet.
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French Empire Revival fire screens draw inspiration from early 19th-century Napoleonic iconography, incorporating classical trophies, wreaths, and Neoclassical symmetry onto gilded metal frameworks.

Period examples were constructed using cast gilt bronze or brass frames fitted with fine woven metal wire mesh to contain sparks while allowing heat dissemination.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display heavy cast bronze components, hand-chased surface ornamentation, original gilding, and period-appropriate structural joinery such as threaded bolts.

Position the screen directly on the hearth in front of a fireplace opening, where it acts as an architectural focal point alongside modern stone mantels or period fireplaces.

Dust the surface regularly using a clean, soft brush or dry microfibre cloth; avoid chemical metal polishes and liquid cleaners, which can strip gilding and accelerate oxidisation.
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