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Good Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candeabra
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Good Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candeabra

19th century
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This is a fine quality pair of Rococo style French bronze candelabra in excellent original condition dating from around 1860. The pair have a beautiful decorative design cast in solid gilt bronze with polished bronze cherubs seated either side of the magnificent central urn issuing flowers and garlands. The candle sconce arms are formed as entwined branches with leaves, berries, and a floral crest. The pair measure 28 cms high, 22 cms wide, and 11 cms deep. UK insured packing and delivery is £15.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair to the 1860s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09441419
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Rococo floral scrolls combined with Greek-key feet: characteristic Napoleon III eclectic taste.
Crisp chasing on the cast leaf cups and stems: high-standard French foundry finishing.
Contrasting dark patinated putti against gilt bronze: favourite decorative treatment of the Second Empire.
Gentle wear and darkening in the crevices: undisturbed aged gilding.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1205917
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Description
This is a fine quality pair of Rococo style French bronze candelabra in excellent original condition dating from around 1860.
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The pair have a beautiful decorative design cast in solid gilt bronze with polished bronze cherubs seated either side of the magnificent central urn issuing flowers and garlands.
Rams Head Antiques

The candle sconce arms are formed as entwined branches with leaves, berries, and a floral crest. The pair measure 28 cms high, 22 cms wide, and 11 cms deep. UK insured packing and delivery is £15.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09441419
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Rococo floral scrolls combined with Greek-key feet: characteristic Napoleon III eclectic taste.
Crisp chasing on the cast leaf cups and stems: high-standard French foundry finishing.
Contrasting dark patinated putti against gilt bronze: favourite decorative treatment of the Second Empire.
Gentle wear and darkening in the crevices: undisturbed aged gilding.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA1205917
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A pair of 19th-century French gilt and patinated bronze two-light candelabra with foliate scroll branches and reclining dark metal figures at the bases.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French gilt and patinated bronze two-light candelabra with foliate scroll branches and reclining dark metal figures at the bases.

Good Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candeabra

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A pair of 19th-century French gilt and patinated bronze two-light candelabra with foliate scroll branches and reclining dark metal figures at the bases.
Good Pair Of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candeabra
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A pair of 19th-century French gilt and patinated bronze two-light candelabra with foliate scroll branches and reclining dark metal figures at the bases.
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  • ObjectCandelabra
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Patinated Bronze
  • ColourGold and Dark Brown
  • MotifsFoliate scrolls, Putti figures, Two-light branches, Rococo scrollwork
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

These 19th-century French Rococo Revival candelabra comprise a pair of two-light table pieces made from solid gilt bronze and patinated bronze, showing a striking combination of gold and dark brown colouration. Each candelabra stands on scrolled feet and features cast foliate scrollwork, a central urn loaded with garlands, and reclining dark metal putti figures positioned at the base, supporting branched candle arms adorned with leaves and floral crest finials. Measuring 28 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 11 cm deep, these decorative items suit placement on a mantelpiece or side table in a traditional living room, drawing room, or dining space. They provide an authentic period accent for interior settings that complement French chateau styles and ornate historical decor schemes.

FAQs

Gilt bronze, or ormolu, candelabra reached peak popularity in 19th-century Europe, particularly in France, serving as functional candle lighting and grand decorative status symbols in formal interiors.

Antique candelabra were predominantly cast in bronze or brass using investment casting methods, then fire-gilded or chemically patinated to produce contrasting bright gold and dark metallic finishes.

Authentic pieces feature heavy solid cast bronze construction, hand-chased surface details, multi-part threaded assembly, and natural wear or mild oxidisation across the gilded areas.

Positioning a pair symmetrically on a dining table, sideboard top, or mantelpiece provides classical structure and textural contrast within contemporary decor schemes.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid water, liquid polishes, or harsh abrasives, as these can strip or scratch the delicate surface gilding.
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