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A Pair of Ormolu Candle Sticks
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A Pair of Ormolu Candle Sticks

19th century
Sold 20 December 2024 · Beech and Springs Antiques
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Beautiful Pair of Ormolu Candle Sticks

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
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Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

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SA1101776
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000326
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Description
Beautiful Pair of Ormolu Candle Sticks
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101776
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000326
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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A pair of polished ormolu candlesticks featuring circular bases with finely chased patterned bands and tapered stems. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of polished ormolu candlesticks featuring circular bases with finely chased patterned bands and tapered stems. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of Ormolu Candle Sticks

Archive II A pair of polished ormolu candlesticks featuring circular bases with finely chased patterned bands and tapered stems. View II
Archive III A pair of polished ormolu candlesticks featuring circular bases with finely chased patterned bands and tapered stems. View III
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Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

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A pair of polished ormolu candlesticks featuring circular bases with finely chased patterned bands and tapered stems.
A Pair of Ormolu Candle Sticks
Ref: SA1101776
A pair of polished ormolu candlesticks featuring circular bases with finely chased patterned bands and tapered stems.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilt Bronze, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsChased banded patterns, Tapered stems, Circular weighted bases, Fluted detailing
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

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Ormolu refers to gilded bronze, a technique where a finely ground high-carat gold-mercury amalgam is applied to a bronze base. It gained widespread popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries in neoclassical and rococo decorative arts.

Authentic pieces typically consist of a cast bronze base shaped through lost-wax casting or sand casting, followed by manual chasing to sharpen details. The surface is then treated with an acid dip and fire-gilded to achieve its characteristic metallic lustre.

Authenticity is determined by examining the weight, casting seam quality, and wear patterns. Genuine antique fire-gilding has a deep, soft golden hue that does not flake like modern electroplate, and the undersides often show hand-tooling marks and appropriate age oxidisation.

These pieces function well as focal points on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table centre. Pairing them with clean-lined modern furnishings creates a striking contrast that highlights their metallic texture and historical craftsmanship.

Maintenance requires only gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Chemical cleaning agents, metal polishes, and abrasives must be avoided entirely, as they strip away the fragile historical gold layer.
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