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Pair of Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Two Light Candlesticks
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for sale €3,276     $3,556
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Pair of Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Two Light Candlesticks

19th century
Description

An unusual pair of early 19th Century Regency period bronze and ormolu 2-light Candlesticks in the form of classical oil lamps, having flame cast sconces and central lids with acanthus decoration below, raised on engine turned circular bases.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA797339
Dealers Internal Reference
5894
Description
An unusual pair of early 19th Century Regency period bronze and ormolu 2-light Candlesticks in the form of classical oil lamps, having flame cast sconces and central lids with acanthus decoration below, raised on engine turned circular bases.
Date of Manufacture

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

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA797339
Dealers Internal Ref
5894
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 boat-shaped dark patinated bronze candlesticks with two gilded leaf-form candle holders each, mounted on circular stepped pedestal bases.
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Archive I A pair of Regency period boat-shaped dark patinated bronze candlesticks with two gilded leaf-form candle holders each, mounted on circular stepped pedestal bases.

Pair of Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Two Light Candlesticks

Archive II A pair of Regency period boat-shaped dark patinated bronze candlesticks with two gilded leaf-form candle holders each, mounted on circular stepped pedestal bases. View II
Archive III A pair of Regency period boat-shaped dark patinated bronze candlesticks with two gilded leaf-form candle holders each, mounted on circular stepped pedestal bases. View III
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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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A pair of Regency period boat-shaped dark patinated bronze candlesticks with two gilded leaf-form candle holders each, mounted on circular stepped pedestal bases.
Pair of Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Two Light Candlesticks
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A pair of Regency period boat-shaped dark patinated bronze candlesticks with two gilded leaf-form candle holders each, mounted on circular stepped pedestal bases.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze, Ormolu
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsOil lamp silhouette, Acanthus leaf candle nozzles, Stepped pedestal base, Gadrooned rims
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This pair of Regency period candlesticks takes the form of classical oil lamps, crafted from dark brown patinated bronze accented with bright gold ormolu. Each vessel sits upon an engine-turned circular stepped pedestal base and has a central lidded top with gadrooned rims and acanthus decoration below. Two candle nozzles with flame-cast acanthus leaf holders project from the ends of the boat-shaped bodies, creating a balanced and formal composition characteristic of Grand Regency design. Measuring 16 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 10 cm deep, these pieces are proportioned to make an impact without overwhelming a surface. In a contemporary home, this pair brings refined classical symmetry to a formal mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table in a drawing room or dining room. The rich contrast between the dark patinated bronze bodies and the gilded ormolu details provides a striking focal point in both traditional and transitional interior schemes. They work equally well paired as decorative objects of art or functional holders for taper candles during evening gatherings, adding an air of understated historic elegance to living spaces.

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Originating in the early nineteenth century, Regency candlesticks frequently feature designs inspired by classical Roman and Greek antiquity, combining patinated bronze bodies with gilded ormolu accents in shapes such as oil lamps, urns, and acanthus leaves.

These lighting fixtures were made by casting bronze sections, applying dark surface patination to the main body, and mercury-gilding copper-alloy ormolu mounts before assembling the components over central threaded metal rods.

Authentic pieces display crisp hand-chasing on the gilded mounts, original threaded interior rod construction, substantial physical weight, and natural surface wear where handling occurs.

Positioning a symmetrical pair on a mantelpiece, dining sideboard, or entryway console table creates classical balance and introduces rich dark metal tones alongside lighter contemporary surface finishes.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, keeping the surfaces free from moisture, chemical solvents, or metal polish which remove original gilded finishes and patination.
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