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Antique Regency Period Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Four Light Candelabra
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for sale €3,978     $4,318
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Antique Regency Period Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Four Light Candelabra

19th century
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A fine quality pair of early 19th century bronze and ormolu 4 light Candelabra having reeded nozzles with ornate scroll candle arms, above reeded tapering stems decorated with acanthus collars, supported on fluted and engine turned circular bases with triple claw feet.

Diameter: 7cm

Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Regency Bronze Ormolu Candelabra to the 19th Century.

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53cm (20.87")
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SA1224850
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6837
Description
A fine quality pair of early 19th century bronze and ormolu 4 light Candelabra having reeded nozzles with ornate scroll candle arms, above reeded tapering stems decorated with acanthus collars, supported on fluted and engine turned circular bases with triple claw feet.

Diameter: 7cm

Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this Regency Bronze Ormolu Candelabra to the 19th Century.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1224850
Dealers Internal Ref
6837
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Sandberg Antiques Profile Page

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Patrick Sandberg Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A pair of tall Regency period bronze and ormolu four-light candelabra featuring fluted shafts, gilt leaf detailing, and paw feet.
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Archive I A pair of tall Regency period bronze and ormolu four-light candelabra featuring fluted shafts, gilt leaf detailing, and paw feet.

Antique Regency Period Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Four Light Candelabra

Archive II A pair of tall Regency period bronze and ormolu four-light candelabra featuring fluted shafts, gilt leaf detailing, and paw feet. View II
Archive III A pair of tall Regency period bronze and ormolu four-light candelabra featuring fluted shafts, gilt leaf detailing, and paw feet. View III
Archive IV A pair of tall Regency period bronze and ormolu four-light candelabra featuring fluted shafts, gilt leaf detailing, and paw feet. View IV
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
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W8 4BN
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A pair of tall Regency period bronze and ormolu four-light candelabra featuring fluted shafts, gilt leaf detailing, and paw feet.
Antique Regency period pair of bronze and ormolu four light candelabra
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A pair of tall Regency period bronze and ormolu four-light candelabra featuring fluted shafts, gilt leaf detailing, and paw feet.
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  • ObjectCandelabra
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialBronze, Ormolu
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsFluted column, Acanthus leaf motifs, Paw feet, Flame finials
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in)

This pair of early 19th-century Regency candelabra comprises four light fixtures crafted from dark brown bronze and gold ormolu. Each piece stands 53 cm high on a circular base with triple paw feet, featuring reeded tapering stems, fluted columns, ornate scroll arms with reeded nozzles, and flame finials embellished with acanthus leaf motifs. The contrasting dark brown and gold surfaces highlight the intricate mouldings, turned collars, and engine-turned details. Such decorative works suit grand reception rooms, dining halls, or formal mantelpieces in traditional interiors. They bring period character to sideboards, console tables, or bookcases while holding four taper candles for ambient illumination. The substantial proportions anchor symmetrical displays on large mantelpieces or heavy timber side tables.

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Regency period candelabra produced in the early 19th century are characterised by neoclassical forms influenced by Roman, Greek, and Egyptian designs. They feature dark patinated bronze contrasted against gilt-bronze, or ormolu, decorative elements such as acanthus leaves and fluted columns.

Ormolu refers to cast bronze objects finished with fire-gilding, a process involving a mercury-gold amalgam applied to bronze and heated to burn off the mercury, leaving a coating of gold. These elements are combined with patinated dark bronze shafts, cast metal counterweights in the base, and hand-chased surface detailing.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display sharp hand-chasing on the gilt areas, heavy cast construction with threaded rods holding the sectioned components together, and natural wear to the gilding along high points. Later reproductions often feature single-piece die-casting, lighter alloys, or chemical lacquering rather than mercury gilding.

Positioning a symmetrical pair on a fireplace mantelpiece or a dining room sideboard creates balance and visual structure. Combining classical bronzes with clean contemporary surfaces or minimalist artwork offers a contrast between modern textures and historical metalwork.

Dust metal surfaces regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth to prevent buildup. Avoid chemical metal polishes, abrasive cleansers, or water, as these remove original patination and strip delicate mercury gilding.
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