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A Pair of Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Griffin Lustres
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A Pair of Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Griffin Lustres

19th century
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A pair of early 19th Century Regency period bronze & ormolu Lustre Candlesticks, having floral sconces above leaf frond canopies raised on triple griffin supports ending on stepped concave platform bases.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated these Regency Bronze Ormolu Lustres to the Regency era.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA962320
Dealers Internal Reference
6602
Description
A pair of early 19th Century Regency period bronze & ormolu Lustre Candlesticks, having floral sconces above leaf frond canopies raised on triple griffin supports ending on stepped concave platform bases.
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated these Regency Bronze Ormolu Lustres to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA962320
Dealers Internal Ref
6602
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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A pair of Regency period patinated bronze and gilt-bronze candle lustres with griffin supports and clear glass crystal droplets.
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Archive I A pair of Regency period patinated bronze and gilt-bronze candle lustres with griffin supports and clear glass crystal droplets.

A Pair of Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Griffin Lustres

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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BN
United Kingdom
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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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A pair of Regency period patinated bronze and gilt-bronze candle lustres with griffin supports and clear glass crystal droplets.
A pair of Regency period bronze and ormolu Griffin lustres
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A pair of Regency period patinated bronze and gilt-bronze candle lustres with griffin supports and clear glass crystal droplets.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze, Ormolu, Cut Glass
  • ColourGold and Dark Brown
  • MotifsGriffin supports, Acanthus leaf collar, Cut crystal droplets, Shaped triform base
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This pair of Regency period candlestick lustres displays patinated bronze and ormolu finishes in dark brown and gold colourways. Each piece stands on a stepped concave triform base with shaped feet supporting three gilt griffin figures beneath an acanthus leaf collar. Floral sconces sit above leaf frond canopies hung with cascading clear cut crystal droplets and pendants on rings. The dark bronze central stems connect the detailed components. Measuring 26 cm high by 8 cm wide and 10 cm deep, these compact accessories suit placement on a mantelpiece or side table in a period or traditional interior. They provide atmospheric accent lighting for a dining room or living space when holding tapered candles. The combination of patinated dark bronze, bright ormolu, and sparkling glass creates a striking decorative statement for an architectural surface.

FAQs

Regency period candle lustres typically feature a combination of dark patinated bronze and gilt bronze (ormolu), embellished with faceted glass or crystal droplets designed to catch and reflect candlelight.

These items were primarily constructed from cast bronze, which was mercury-gilded (ormolu) or patinated dark brown, and adorned with hand-cut glass or crystal prisms attached via small metal wire links.

Authentic early 19th-century pieces display high-quality hand chasing on the metalwork, heavy cast bronze construction, original patination with natural age wear, and hand-cut glass droplets with minor surface variations.

A pair of bronze and ormolu lustres can be arranged symmetrically on a chimneypiece, side table, or sideboard to serve as classical focal points that complement both modern and traditional decor schemes.

Dust metal surfaces gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding liquid metal polishes that can strip original gilding and patina. Clean individual glass droplets carefully using a mild soapy water solution and dry immediately.
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