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Antique George IV Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks
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Antique George IV Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks

19th century
Description

Circa 1820, a good pair of George IV bronze and ormolu candlesticks. The candle holders have gilded acanthus leave on their foredges beneath this a bronze section holding 3 rams’ heads with monophobia leg, held in place on a circular raise platform base with an acorn in the centre. There is a mixture of bronze and gilding with fine engraving to the base.

15cm High, 7cm Diameter

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Ormolu Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA838854
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29259
Description
Circa 1820, a good pair of George IV bronze and ormolu candlesticks. The candle holders have gilded acanthus leave on their foredges beneath this a bronze section holding 3 rams’ heads with monophobia leg, held in place on a circular raise platform base with an acorn in the centre. There is a mixture of bronze and gilding with fine engraving to the base.

15cm High, 7cm Diameter

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Ormolu Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA838854
Dealers Internal Ref
29259
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A pair of George IV dark bronze and gilded ormolu candlesticks featuring ram head tripod legs and leaf-moulded drip pans.
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Archive I A pair of George IV dark bronze and gilded ormolu candlesticks featuring ram head tripod legs and leaf-moulded drip pans.

Antique George IV Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of George IV dark bronze and gilded ormolu candlesticks featuring ram head tripod legs and leaf-moulded drip pans. View II
Archive III A pair of George IV dark bronze and gilded ormolu candlesticks featuring ram head tripod legs and leaf-moulded drip pans. View III
Archive IV A pair of George IV dark bronze and gilded ormolu candlesticks featuring ram head tripod legs and leaf-moulded drip pans. View IV
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A pair of George IV dark bronze and gilded ormolu candlesticks featuring ram head tripod legs and leaf-moulded drip pans.
Antique George IV Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks
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A pair of George IV dark bronze and gilded ormolu candlesticks featuring ram head tripod legs and leaf-moulded drip pans.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialBronze, Ormolu
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsRams head legs, Tripod base, Pinecone finial, Leaf-moulded socket
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

These 19th-century George IV candlesticks are rendered in dark brown bronze and gold ormolu. Each piece stands 15 cm high and 7 cm wide on a circular raised platform base decorated with fine engraving, carrying a central acorn or pinecone finial. The candle sockets display leaf-moulded drip pans on their upper rims, supported beneath by three tripod legs shaped as rams' heads with cloven hoof feet. Placed on a mantelpiece in a traditional or period interior, these items suit formal reception rooms or study settings. They require standard taper candles for functional use or serve purely as decorative ornaments to enhance a tabletop surface.

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Early 19th-century Regency and George IV decorative arts draw heavily on classical Greek, Roman, and Egyptian motifs, featuring ornate metalwork such as rams heads, monopodia legs, and pinecone finials.

Ormolu refers to gilt bronze, a technique where finely chased bronze is coated with a gold-mercury amalgam and fired to produce a durable, lustrous gold finish.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit sharp, hand-chased detailing, heavy casting weight, original threaded rods, and a natural patina or oxidisation in recessed areas.

Display a pair on a mantelpiece, dining room sideboard, or library desk to provide a striking classical contrast against modern, clean-lined backdrops.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth; avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, which can strip the delicate gilded layer or original patina.
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