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A Rair Pair of Curtain Tie Backs. French, Ormolu, 19th Century.
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A Rair Pair of Curtain Tie Backs. French, Ormolu, 19th Century.

19th century
For Sale by Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

Pair of original antique well cast, gilt bronze curtain tie backs.

A very useful item.

Circa 1880

Manufacturer mark AD 352

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated these French Ormolu Curtain Tiebacks to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08247023
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Pierced acanthus and rocaille casting: characteristic late nineteenth-century French metalwork.
Hand-chased texturing on the leaf veins: fine workshop finishing.
Gilding worn through to darker metal on raised curves: decades of handling.
Traces of verdigris in deeper recesses: natural ageing of the bronze.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1035289
Dealers Internal Reference
MX111223
Dealers Notes

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.

We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.

Web page:-

https://peterharrisclocks.com/welcome/

Description
Pair of original antique well cast, gilt bronze curtain tie backs.

A very useful item.

Circa 1880

Manufacturer mark AD 352

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated these French Ormolu Curtain Tiebacks to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08247023
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Pierced acanthus and rocaille casting: characteristic late nineteenth-century French metalwork.
Hand-chased texturing on the leaf veins: fine workshop finishing.
Gilding worn through to darker metal on raised curves: decades of handling.
Traces of verdigris in deeper recesses: natural ageing of the bronze.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1035289
Dealers Internal Ref
MX111223
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish.

A Rair Pair of Curtain Tie Backs. French, Ormolu, 19th Century.

Archive II A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish. View VII
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Archive IX A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish. View IX
Archive X A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish. View X
Archive XI A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish. View XI
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A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish.
A Rair Pair of CURTAIN TIE BACKS. FRENCH, ORMOLU, 19th century.
Ref: SA1035289
A pair of 19th-century French ormolu curtain tie backs featuring ornate Rococo scrollwork and carved acanthus leaf detailing in a gilded bronze finish.
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  • ObjectCurtain Tie Backs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilded Bronze, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf foliage, Rococo scrollwork, Volute curves, Pierced relief carving

A pair of nineteenth-century French Rococo Revival curtain tie backs, fashioned from ormolu and gilded bronze. The pieces display an intense gold colour with a polished metallic finish, highlighting intricate openwork relief decoration composed of curled acanthus leaf foliage, volute curves, and asymmetrical scrollwork. Each cast metal bracket terminates in a pointed finial and features sculptural high-relief piercing along the ornamental scrolling face. These decorative architectural fittings measure 15 cm in length and serve as functional hardware for dressing heavy drapery in a drawing room, formal reception room, or bay window. Mounted beside a window frame, the wall-fixed mounts hold drapes securely back to let daylight into the space while adding a decorative gilt accent to the interior window treatment. The matched pair complements period interior schemes, traditional window dressings, and historic chateau-style decor.

FAQs

Ormolu curtain tie backs are decorative wall-mounted fittings crafted from gilded bronze or brass, designed to hold window drapery open. Popularised in 18th and 19th-century France, they typically feature elaborate Rococo motifs like acanthus leaves and scrollwork.

Authentic French pieces were cast in bronze or brass using lost-wax processes and finished with ormolu, a historic fire-gilding technique applying high-karat gold amalgam. Over time, the surface develops natural patination and darkens in recessed details.

Genuine 19th-century ormolu fittings display hand-chased surface details, heavy casting weight, and precise joinery on mounting plates. The gilded surface typically exhibits subtle tonal variations rather than uniform modern paint or electroplated finishes.

These ornate wall fixtures can secure heavy velvet or linen drapery in classic or eclectic interiors. Interior designers also mount them individually as decorative wall hooks for hanging light accessories or textiles.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners, metal polish, or water, as harsh substances can damage the original gilded layer and remove the historic patina.
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