What periods do these pieces date from?

The selection spans the nineteenth century up to the nineteen-twenties, drawing on earlier Baroque and Rococo design traditions. Victorian and French nineteenth-century items form the largest share of the available stock.

Were these candlesticks converted to lamps?

Several pieces started as altar candlesticks or candelabra and received later electrical wiring for modern home use. Such conversions allow historical metalwork to function as table or standard lamps.

How do I identify ormolu from brass?

Ormolu involves a layer of real gold applied to a bronze substrate, producing a rich, deep golden tone that resists tarnishing. Plain brass exhibits a brighter, yellower metallic hue and develops a different patina over time.

What styles are most common?

French Rococo, Neoclassical, and Baroque revivals dominate the decorative vocabulary, featuring scrolling foliage and classical motifs. Gothic Revival and Italianate designs also appear among the standard lamps and altar pieces.