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Late 19thc Pair French Ormolu Curtain Ties C1880
Aramis Antiques
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Late 19thc Pair French Ormolu Curtain Ties C1880

19th century
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Description

A quality pair of late 19thc French ormolu gilt metal curtain ties or tie backs c1880. The curtain tie backs have a typically ornate moulded design with further detailed moulding along the curved shaft, which is unusual and a mark of quality. They have good weight. Each tie back bears the initials EG and number 603 in two places, being the mark of the maker. Each tie back is sumptuously gilded, to glimmer in the light. Excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Aramis Antiques has dated these French Ormolu Curtain Tiebacks to the 1880s.

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SA966335
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A quality pair of late 19thc French ormolu gilt metal curtain ties or tie backs c1880.
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The curtain tie backs have a typically ornate moulded design with further detailed moulding along the curved shaft, which is unusual and a mark of quality.
Aramis Antiques

They have good weight. Each tie back bears the initials EG and number 603 in two places, being the mark of the maker. Each tie back is sumptuously gilded, to glimmer in the light. Excellent condition.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Aramis Antiques has dated these French Ormolu Curtain Tiebacks to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA966335
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A pair of late nineteenth-century French ormolu curtain tiebacks featuring acanthus leaf scrollwork and beaded detail.
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Archive I A pair of late nineteenth-century French ormolu curtain tiebacks featuring acanthus leaf scrollwork and beaded detail.

Late 19thc pair French ormolu curtain ties c1880

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A pair of late nineteenth-century French ormolu curtain tiebacks featuring acanthus leaf scrollwork and beaded detail.
Late 19thc pair French ormolu curtain ties c1880
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A pair of late nineteenth-century French ormolu curtain tiebacks featuring acanthus leaf scrollwork and beaded detail.
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Ormolu curtain tiebacks are decorative wall-mounted fixtures crafted during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, designed to hold window drapes back to admit light. Originating in France, the technique involves applying a gold amalgam onto bronze or brass to produce a durable, lustrous gilded finish.

Traditional ormolu hardware was constructed from cast bronze or brass, which was subsequently gilded using mercury gilding or electroplating methods. The cast metal base allowed for intricate modelling of floral, acanthus leaf, and rococo motifs.

Authentic late nineteenth-century pieces display crisp hand-chased details, heavy cast metal weight, and subtle variations in surface wear or oxidisation. Look for original mounting fixtures alongside natural tarnishing within the recessed areas of the casting.

In modern spaces, gilt holdbacks create contrast against textured linen or heavy velvet drapes framed by neutral wall colours. Mounting them beside large windows adds architectural interest while complementing modern brass fixtures or framed artwork.

Preserve ormolu surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, chemical polishes, or moisture, which can strip the thin layer of gilt or alter the historical patina.
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