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Napoleon III French Bronze & Ormolu Candlesticks
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Napoleon III French Bronze & Ormolu Candlesticks

19th century
Description

A lovely pair of mid 19th century, French, ormolu & bronze patinated candlesticks. Each in the form of a bronze cherub holding a mother of pearl inset mirror, an acanthus branch scrolling around them supporting a single sconce with original drip pans, standing on a pierced scrolling rococo base. Finely chased details.

Height 9" (23cm)

Width 4 1/2" (11.5cm)

Depth 4 1/4" (10.5cm)

French

Circa 1850

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Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated these French Bronze Ormolu Candlesticks to the 1850s.

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SA1216664
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4588
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Description
A lovely pair of mid 19th century, French, ormolu & bronze patinated candlesticks. Each in the form of a bronze cherub holding a mother of pearl inset mirror, an acanthus branch scrolling around them supporting a single sconce with original drip pans, standing on a pierced scrolling rococo base. Finely chased details.

Height 9" (23cm)

Width 4 1/2" (11.5cm)

Depth 4 1/4" (10.5cm)

French

Circa 1850

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

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated these French Bronze Ormolu Candlesticks to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216664
Dealers Internal Ref
4588
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018

Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Tim Saltwell Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Tim Saltwell Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of French Napoleon III candlesticks featuring dark patinated bronze cherubs standing on scrolling gilt ormolu bases supporting decorative foliate candle holders.
Napoleon III French Bronze & Ormolu Candlesticks
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A pair of French Napoleon III candlesticks featuring dark patinated bronze cherubs standing on scrolling gilt ormolu bases supporting decorative foliate candle holders.
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Napoleon III metalwork from mid-nineteenth-century France is defined by rich eclectic revival styles, particularly Rococo and Neo-Classical influences. Pieces frequently feature a striking duo-tone contrast combining dark patinated bronze sculptural figures with mercury-gilded bronze, known as ormolu, bases and fittings.

Nineteenth-century ormolu candlesticks were cast in bronze using the lost-wax or sand-casting method, then chased by hand to refine details. The gilded sections underwent fire-gilding using a gold and mercury amalgam before being assembly-fitted with threaded steel rods to secure separate components.

Authentic pieces display hand-chased surface details, visible casting seams inside hollow components, and threaded assembly rods with period-correct square or hand-cut nuts. Genuine gilding exhibits subtle wear patterns around raised edges and deep, warm tone variations rather than uniform modern electroplating.

Antique ormolu candlesticks serve as elevated focal points on a marble mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or a formal dining table. Placing them alongside minimalist contemporary art creates a balanced contrast between historical ornament and modern simplicity.

Clean gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to remove dust from intricate relief work. Avoid abrasive chemicals, metal polishes, or water on original gilding and patinas; apply a light coat of microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the surface.
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