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Antique Set of 4 French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques Circa 1900
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Antique Set of 4 French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
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Description

This is a fine antique set of four French Baroque revival ormolu wall lights circa 1900 in date.

They feature shaped shield backs decorated with acanthus leaves and 'S' scrolls lattice centre panels, issuing three scrolling candle arms with campana urn nozzles, and later fitted for electricity.

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

Provenance

Private collection, Aberdeenshire

Condition:

In excellent working condition having been cleaned and  rewired.

Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 45 cm x Width 43 cm x Depth 35 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 6 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 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: A5266

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated these French Ormolu Wall Lights to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1229770
Dealers Internal Reference
A5266
Description
This is a fine antique set of four French Baroque revival ormolu wall lights circa 1900 in date.
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They feature shaped shield backs decorated with acanthus leaves and 'S' scrolls lattice centre panels, issuing three scrolling candle arms with campana urn nozzles, and later fitted for electricity.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. A set of four French Rococo style gilt bronze wall lights, each featuring three scrolling arms adorned with acanthus leaf motifs and candle drip sockets.
fig 1. Antique Set of 4 French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques Circa 1900

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

Provenance

Private collection, Aberdeenshire

Condition:

In excellent working condition having been cleaned and  rewired.

fig 2. A set of four French Rococo style gilt bronze wall lights, each featuring three scrolling arms adorned with acanthus leaf motifs and candle drip sockets.
fig 2. Antique Set of 4 French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques Circa 1900

Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 45 cm x Width 43 cm x Depth 35 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 6 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 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 set of four French Rococo style gilt bronze wall lights, each featuring three scrolling arms adorned with acanthus leaf motifs and candle drip sockets.
fig 3. Antique Set of 4 French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques Circa 1900

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: A5266

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated these French Ormolu Wall Lights to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229770
Dealers Internal Ref
A5266
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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A set of four French Rococo style gilt bronze wall lights, each featuring three scrolling arms adorned with acanthus leaf motifs and candle drip sockets.
Antique Set of 4 French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Wall Lights Appliques Circa 1900
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Ormolu wall appliques are decorative wall-mounted lighting fixtures popularised in 18th and 19th-century France, featuring mercury-gilded cast bronze with ornate Rococo or Neoclassical scrollwork and detailing.

Authentic antique French wall lights were predominantly cast in heavy bronze or brass and finished with gold gilding, often incorporating candle sockets styled with faux wax-drip sleeves or turned cups.

Original pieces feature high-density cast bronze construction with hand-chased details, crisp casting marks, threaded joinery on the reverse, and a rich, uneven aged patina on the gilding without modern spray finishes.

Position gilt wall sconces flanking a central feature such as a large chimney breast mirror, artwork, or entryway console table to add architectural symmetry and warm ambient illumination.

Dust regularly with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth; avoid abrasive metal polishes or chemical solvents, as these will strip the delicate historical gilding layer and destroy the natural patina.
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