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Fine Pair of French Antique Ormolu Candlesticks Circa 1840
Donnelly Antiques Ltd
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Fine Pair of French Antique Ormolu Candlesticks Circa 1840

19th century
Description

This attractive pair of gilt bronze candlesticks of Louis XV inspiration are typically decorated with foliage, shell motifs and S and C scrolls. They have weighty hand chased castings and the outer edge of the base of one appears to have been stamped but the marks are illegible (see photos). We are of the opinion that they date from the Louis Philippe period circa 1840.

Whilst the original ormolu finish is generally bright and crisp there are some marks and and rubbing to the gilding as would usually be expected.

Height some 26cms, width and depth each around 15cms. The pair have a combined unpackaged weight of approximately 3kgs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Donnelly Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique French Ormolu Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA924100
Dealers Internal Reference
3365
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Description
This attractive pair of gilt bronze candlesticks of Louis XV inspiration are typically decorated with foliage, shell motifs and S and C scrolls.
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They have weighty hand chased castings and the outer edge of the base of one appears to have been stamped but the marks are illegible (see photos).
Donnelly Antiques Ltd

We are of the opinion that they date from the Louis Philippe period circa 1840.

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century French ormolu candlesticks featuring intricate acanthus leaf carving, rocaille shell motifs, and a gilded finish.
fig 1. Fine Pair of French Antique Ormolu Candlesticks Circa 1840

Whilst the original ormolu finish is generally bright and crisp there are some marks and and rubbing to the gilding as would usually be expected.

Height some 26cms, width and depth each around 15cms. The pair have a combined unpackaged weight of approximately 3kgs.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Donnelly Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique French Ormolu Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA924100
Dealers Internal Ref
3365
Donnelly Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2020
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A pair of 19th-century French ormolu candlesticks featuring intricate acanthus leaf carving, rocaille shell motifs, and a gilded finish.
Fine pair of French antique ormolu candlesticks circa 1840
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The French Rococo Revival style, popular during the mid-19th century, reimagined the ornate aesthetics of the 18th century Louis XV era. Metalwork from this movement is characterised by fluid asymmetrical curves, heavy acanthus foliage, rock-like rocaille motifs, and elaborate floral embellishments.

Traditional ormolu, or gilt bronze, involved casting bronze into detailed moulds, chasing the cold metal by hand to refine decorative details, and applying a gold-mercury amalgam before firing. The heat vaporised the mercury, leaving a durable layer of pure gold bonded to the bronze surface.

Authentic 19th-century ormolu displays fine hand-chased detailing, crisp relief work, and natural age-related patination or minor wear in low-contact areas. Original pieces often feature multi-part threaded construction visible beneath the base and exhibit a soft, warm lustre rather than modern uniform plating.

In modern settings, gilt metalwork adds texture and historical warmth against minimalist or contemporary backdrops. Arrange a pair on a marble mantelpiece, mix them into a curated console table display, or place them along a dining table centrepiece alongside linen and ceramics to soften crisp modern architecture.

Dust ormolu regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent dirt build-up in delicate recessed carving. Avoid chemical polishes, abrasive creams, or harsh solvents, as these can strip original gilding; if necessary, clean gently with mild soap and warm water using a barely damp cotton swab.
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