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Pair Elegant French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks C.1890
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Pair Elegant French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks C.1890

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A wonderfully elegant pair of cast bronze candlesticks, French in origin and dating to c.1890.

This size is perfect for a desk-top or mantlepiece with a base measuring approximately 4" x 4 1/2" and each standing 7 1/2" tall.

Item ID: 40850

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 05256567
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Multi-part cast bronze assembly: standard late nineteenth-century French manufacture.
Square nuts and locating pins underneath: bench assembly methods of the period.
Burnished highlights against textured matte grounds: typical quality of late Victorian gilding.
Concave triform bases with acanthus borders: popular Louis XV revival styling.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA608081
Dealers Internal Reference
40850
Description
A wonderfully elegant pair of cast bronze candlesticks, French in origin and dating to c.1890.
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This size is perfect for a desk-top or mantlepiece with a base measuring approximately 4" x 4 1/2" and each standing 7 1/2" tall.
Puckerings

Item ID: 40850

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 05256567
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Multi-part cast bronze assembly: standard late nineteenth-century French manufacture.
Square nuts and locating pins underneath: bench assembly methods of the period.
Burnished highlights against textured matte grounds: typical quality of late Victorian gilding.
Concave triform bases with acanthus borders: popular Louis XV revival styling.

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
19cm (7.48")
Width
10.2cm (4.02")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA608081
Dealers Internal Ref
40850
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A pair of late 19th-century French gilded bronze candlesticks featuring ornate floral scroll stems and flared triform bases.
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Archive I A pair of late 19th-century French gilded bronze candlesticks featuring ornate floral scroll stems and flared triform bases.

Pair Elegant French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks C.1890

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A pair of late 19th-century French gilded bronze candlesticks featuring ornate floral scroll stems and flared triform bases.
Pair Elegant French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks c.1890
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A pair of late 19th-century French gilded bronze candlesticks featuring ornate floral scroll stems and flared triform bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilded Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsTriform base, Acanthus leaf collar, Scroll chasing, Flared sconce
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 10.2 cm (4 in) x D 11.4 cm (4 in)

These French Rococo Revival candlesticks date from 1890 and are formed from cast gilded bronze with a bright gold finish. Each piece has a flared sconce above an acanthus leaf collar, resting on an ornate stem with scroll chasing, and terminates in a triform base decorated with egg-and-dart moulding around the lower edge. The metal shows a polished sheen across all surfaces, with cast floral motifs covering the curved stems and triangular feet. Each stick measures 19 cm high, 10.2 cm wide, and 11.4 cm deep. They suit placement on a mantelpiece or desk in a traditional study, formal living room, or hallway console table to add classic continental illumination and metallic texture to the interior scheme.

FAQs

French 19th-century gilded bronze candlesticks, often inspired by Louis XV and XVI revival movements, feature intricate relief casting, scrolling acanthus leaves, and heavy triform or circular bases. The technique of ormolu gilding provided a durable, bright gold finish designed to reflect candlelight across grand reception rooms.

These pieces were produced by casting bronze or brass sections using the lost-wax or sand-casting method. The individual components, including the sconce, drip pan, central stem, and base, were hand-chased to refine delicate surface details before being gilded and joined using threaded central rods.

Authentic 19th-century examples display substantial weight, crisp hand-chased foliage details, and natural wear patterns where the gilding has softened over time. Looking underneath the base typically reveals historic threading, square hand-cut nuts, or dark unpolished casting bronze rather than modern machine fittings.

Positioning a pair of gilt candlesticks on a minimalist marble mantelpiece or structured sideboard creates a refined visual contrast. Pairing warm gilded metalwork with muted wall tones, natural linen textiles, or contemporary artwork allows the intricate historic casting to stand out as a focal point.

Gilded bronze surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid using abrasive metal polishes, ammonia, or liquid solvents, as these chemical treatments can permanently strip the original gold mercury gilding and damage the historic patina.
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