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Pair of Small Ormolu Candlesticks
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Pair of Small Ormolu Candlesticks

19th century
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A pair of Small ormolu candlesticks depicting winged cherubs holding the candle cup and cabochon stones are set into the finely chased base of malachite and possibly coral French Circa 1820

1800 to 1870 French

Good condition. International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Antique Ormolu Cherub Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA629912
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2172
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Description
A pair of Small ormolu candlesticks depicting winged cherubs holding the candle cup and cabochon stones are set into the finely chased base of malachite and possibly coral French Circa 1820

1800 to 1870 French

Good condition.

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International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Height
10.2cm (4.02")
Width
6.4cm (2.52")
Depth
6.4cm (2.52")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Antique Ormolu Cherub Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA629912
Dealers Internal Ref
2172
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A pair of small gold gilt metal candlesticks featuring winged cherubs holding candle sconces, supported by circular bases set with red and green cabochon stones.
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Archive I A pair of small gold gilt metal candlesticks featuring winged cherubs holding candle sconces, supported by circular bases set with red and green cabochon stones.

Pair of Small Ormolu Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of small gold gilt metal candlesticks featuring winged cherubs holding candle sconces, supported by circular bases set with red and green cabochon stones. View II
Archive III A pair of small gold gilt metal candlesticks featuring winged cherubs holding candle sconces, supported by circular bases set with red and green cabochon stones. View III
Archive IV A pair of small gold gilt metal candlesticks featuring winged cherubs holding candle sconces, supported by circular bases set with red and green cabochon stones. View IV
Archive V A pair of small gold gilt metal candlesticks featuring winged cherubs holding candle sconces, supported by circular bases set with red and green cabochon stones. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A pair of small gold gilt metal candlesticks featuring winged cherubs holding candle sconces, supported by circular bases set with red and green cabochon stones.
Pair of Small Ormolu Candlesticks
Ref: SA629912
A pair of small gold gilt metal candlesticks featuring winged cherubs holding candle sconces, supported by circular bases set with red and green cabochon stones.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilt Bronze, Agate, Malachite
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsPutti figures, Cabochon mountings, Foliate engraving, Fluted sconces
  • SizeH 10.2 cm (4 in) x W 6.4 cm (3 in) x D 6.4 cm (3 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century French Rococo Revival ormolu candlesticks bring decorative character to a mantelpiece. Each piece is crafted in gilt bronze with a rich gold colour and features a winged putto figure supporting a fluted sconce above a circular base. The chased base displays intricate foliate engraving, accented with red and green cabochon stone mountings that provide vibrant colour contrast. The candle cups have textured decorative banding, and the figures exhibit detailed casting of wings, hair, and facial features. Measuring 10.2 cm high, 6.4 cm wide, and 6.4 cm deep, these compact candlesticks fit easily onto narrow display ledges or side tables. In a contemporary home, these items serve as elegant accent pieces in a living room, study, or bedroom, adding warmth and traditional charm to an interior scheme. The metal surfaces reflect candlelight softly, creating ambient illumination when in use. Their modest scale allows them to sit comfortably alongside books, ornaments, or framed photographs without dominating a surface. The combination of figurative sculpture and polished metalwork provides visual interest from multiple angles, making the pair suitable for placement where they can be viewed closely.

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Ormolu refers to the technique of applying a high-karat gold-mercury amalgam to bronze or brass objects, creating a durable gilded finish. Prominent from the eighteenth through the nineteenth centuries, particularly in France, it was widely used for clock cases, furniture mounts, and candelabra.

Authentic pieces are typically cast in bronze or brass before receiving a fire-gilded gold coating. Some ornate examples incorporate inset semi-precious stones, agate, glass cabochons, or porcelain plaques into the metal base.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast weight, detailed chasing work, and natural age-related patination or mild oxidisation in recessed areas. Hand-fitted threaded components and hand-chased surface details distinguish period items from modern mass-produced cast reproductions.

Place them on a marble mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or a console table to serve as classical accent pieces. Pairing metallic gilt finishes with contemporary minimalist backdrops creates visual contrast in eclectic or traditional interiors.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth to remove accumulated dirt. Avoid abrasive polishes, chemical cleaners, or immersion in water, as these processes strip away delicate historic gilding and natural patina.
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