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Ormolu Dolphin

French Restoration pair of cups with dolphins in gilt bronze
French Restoration pair of cups with dolphins in gilt bronze

French Restoration pair of cups with dolphins in gilt bronze

$33,642 / set

H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

French Restoration pair of cups with dolphins in gilt bronze

Located in Paris, FR

An exquisite pair of gilt bronze cups richly decorated with palmettes, small flowers and pierced foliages, on a godrooned base adorned with a pine cone finial. Two ormolu dolphins su...

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Antique 1820s French Restauration Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bronze

white Carrara marble and Ormolu centerpiece
white Carrara marble and Ormolu centerpiece

white Carrara marble and Ormolu centerpiece

$15,180

H 16 in W 7.75 in D 16 in

white Carrara marble and Ormolu centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above are three intertwined Ormolu dolphins with water spilling from their mouths surrounding a foliate finial.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Ormolu and Marble Dolphin Table Lamp Louis Revival
Vintage Ormolu and Marble Dolphin Table Lamp Louis Revival

Vintage Ormolu and Marble Dolphin Table Lamp Louis Revival

Located in London, GB

The central column stands on four ormolu dolphins raised on a marble socle that rests on an ormolu base.

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Vintage 1980s French Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu centerpiece/urn
French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu centerpiece/urn

French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu centerpiece/urn

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The handles on each side are decorated with interlocking Ormolu dolphins that present the seat for the patinated Bronze satyr as he plays an Ormolu flute.

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Centerpiece
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Centerpiece

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Atop the base are three interlocking Ormolu dolphins with their tails leading upwards and supporting the bowl above.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Candlesticks
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Candlesticks

Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The right one displays a beautiful patinated bronze maiden seated on a richly chased ormolu dolphin. She is draped in a flowing fabric while holding a beautiful and intricately detai...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Candlesticks

Materials

Granite, Bronze, Ormolu

true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony and Ormolu cabinets
true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony and Ormolu cabinets

true pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Ebony and Ormolu cabinets

By Befort Jeune

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above the stepped front apron with its Brass inlaid panels is the finely detailed central door which is flanked on either side by columns displaying Ormolu dolphin plinths and Ormolu...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount
English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount

English Regency Inkwell in Patinated Bronze and Ormolu with Dolphin Mount

Located in London, GB

English Regency patinated bronze and ormolu double inkwell. Set upon a rectangular base with mercury gilt ormolu moulding of "stiff leaf and dart" design.

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Antique 1810s English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Vases with Dolphin Handles
Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Vases with Dolphin Handles

Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Vases with Dolphin Handles

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of Baluster form Louis XVI style Ormolu-mounted Chinese Celadon crackle vases with dolphin handles.

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Bronze

Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins
Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins

Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins

$11,468

H 17.33 in W 8.27 in D 7.49 in

Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins

Located in Paris, FR

Rare white opaline clock with chiseled ormolu mount featuring two entwined dolphins. Their tails support the spherical upper part in fluted white opaline, which accommodates a gilt b...

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Opaline Glass

Martin  Benito Crystal Vodka Server, Benito Crystal & Ormolu Liquor Server
Martin  Benito Crystal Vodka Server, Benito Crystal & Ormolu Liquor Server

Martin Benito Crystal Vodka Server, Benito Crystal & Ormolu Liquor Server

By Martin CF Benito, Cristal Benito

Located in Miami, FL

Martin Crystal Vodka Server, Monumental Caviar Bowl Crystal and Ormolu or Bronze Dore Dolphin Centerpiece by Cristal Benito, Monumental Cristal Benito Fabergé Style Server with Vodk...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th C French Dore Bronze & Enamel 2-Arm Candelabras w/ Dolphin Branches
Pair of 19th C French Dore Bronze & Enamel 2-Arm Candelabras w/ Dolphin Branches

Pair of 19th C French Dore Bronze & Enamel 2-Arm Candelabras w/ Dolphin Branches

Located in New York, NY

A Beautiful Pair of 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Enamel Two-Arm Candelabra/Lamps with Dolphin Branches. Each is cast from incredible dore bronze, the finest quality of gilt b...

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Bronze Centerpieces
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Bronze Centerpieces

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Bronze Centerpieces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of wonderful French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze centerpieces. Each is raised on a tripod ormolu base with canted corners and a central waterfall fut...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage French Bronze Dolphin Candlestick, Candle Holder By Max Le Verrier
Vintage French Bronze Dolphin Candlestick, Candle Holder By Max Le Verrier

Vintage French Bronze Dolphin Candlestick, Candle Holder By Max Le Verrier

By Max Le Verrier

Located in Greven, DE

Vintage French Ormolu Gold Dolphin Candlestick Candle Holder Max Le Verrier French Bronze 20th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 12cm x 8.5cm x 7cm This detailed dolphin-shaped cand...

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20th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 1st Empire Period Bronze and Ormolu Three-Light Candelabras
Pair of French 1st Empire Period Bronze and Ormolu Three-Light Candelabras

Pair of French 1st Empire Period Bronze and Ormolu Three-Light Candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above is a square bronze plinth decorated with ormolu trophies below an ormolu border with dolphins.

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Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Stunning French 19th Century Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Lidded Urns
Pair of Stunning French 19th Century Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Lidded Urns

Pair of Stunning French 19th Century Vert Patricia Marble and Ormolu Lidded Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

At each side are handsome and intricately detailed Ormolu Satyr mounts with dolphins above showcasing twisted tails as handles.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

A French Louis XV Style Belle Époque Ormolu Mounted Vitrine, by Alexandre Hugnet
A French Louis XV Style Belle Époque Ormolu Mounted Vitrine, by Alexandre Hugnet

A French Louis XV Style Belle Époque Ormolu Mounted Vitrine, by Alexandre Hugnet

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The ornately designed showcase, with rounded corners, bow glass front and sides and crowned with a finely chased ormolu floral mounts, flanked with corner ormolu mounts, dolphin moun...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Vitrines

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Regency Candlesticks
Pair of Regency Candlesticks

Pair of Regency Candlesticks

$4,950 / set

H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Regency Candlesticks

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of English Regency bronze candlesticks with dolphin motifs and ormolu mounts.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze Lamps Picard Attributed
Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze Lamps Picard Attributed

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze Lamps Picard Attributed

By Henri Picard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each lamp is raised by a circular ormolu base with impressive dolphins, a central cabochons amidst foliate movements and fluted designs.

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Marble and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Flambeaux Urns
Fine Pair of French 19th Century Marble and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Flambeaux Urns

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Marble and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Flambeaux Urns

$19,850Sale Price / set|43% Off

H 23.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Marble and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Flambeaux Urns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of French 19th century Rouge-Royal marble and figural gilt bronze-mounted flambeaux urns surmounted with four ormolu figures of dolphins supporting the center urn with th...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750
English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750

English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750

By John Coates

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chestnut and Mahogany tall case clock with broken arch pediment, floral rosettes, original brass urn finials, dolphin and figural ormolu face, original arched hood with glass...

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Antique 1750s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Antique Set of 4 French Dolphin Ormolu Sconces
Antique Set of 4 French Dolphin Ormolu Sconces

Antique Set of 4 French Dolphin Ormolu Sconces

Unavailable

H 10 in W 3 in D 6 in

Antique Set of 4 French Dolphin Ormolu Sconces

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare set of 19th century museum quality dolphin doré bronze gilded sconces. Having crisp sharp first cast bronze figural form dolphin middle and a delicate flowing up arm supportin...

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Antique 1890s Wall Lights and Sconces

1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair
1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair

1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair

Unavailable

H 30.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 in

1st Empire Dolphin Tub Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Early 1800 's Parisian mahogany dolphin tub chair with parcel gilding to dolphin arms and ormolu mounts.

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf, Bronze

19th Century Ormolu Dolphin Stem Candlesticks

19th Century Ormolu Dolphin Stem Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

A pair of early 19th century ormolu candlesticks in the form of well-cast dolphins, supporting leaf decorated ribbed nozzles, raised on white marble square plinth bases.

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Antique 19th Century British Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Brass Dolphin Candlesticks
19th Century Brass Dolphin Candlesticks

19th Century Brass Dolphin Candlesticks

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of 19th century French bronze ormolu dolphin candlesticks. Measure: 6” height 4 1/8 diameter at base.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Empire Style Ormolu Three-Light Table Lamp

Empire Style Ormolu Three-Light Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

The green metal shade decorated with golden palmette leaves, the three lights held at the bottom by ormolu dolphins.

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Pair of Restauration Cups with Dolphins
Pair of Restauration Cups with Dolphins

Pair of Restauration Cups with Dolphins

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H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

Pair of Restauration Cups with Dolphins

Located in Paris, FR

Exquisite pair of gilt bronze cups richly decorated with palmettes, small flowers and openwork foliage. Two ormolu dolphins support the base of each cup, which is decorated with gadr...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Maison Jansen Centre Table
Maison Jansen Centre Table

Maison Jansen Centre Table

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H 29.93 in Dm 43.71 in

Maison Jansen Centre Table

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

France, circa 1940 An early 20th century centre table after Maison Jansen with a white Carrara marble top and stylised ormolu dolphins adorning a lacquer wood base. Jean-Henri Jans...

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Early 20th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble

Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins
Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Candelabra bases also feature a dolphin in a niche. The set is beautifully made and finished in ormolu (finely gilded bronze doré).

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Cherub and Dolphin Encrier
19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Cherub and Dolphin Encrier

19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Cherub and Dolphin Encrier

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century rectangular bronze and ormolu encrier, the lid mounted with winged cherub on swimming dolphin, enclosing inkwells and sander with mythical sea creature border, ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu Candlesticks with Entwined Dolphins
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu Candlesticks with Entwined Dolphins

Pair of 19th Century Ormolu Candlesticks with Entwined Dolphins

Located in Berlin, DE

A fine pair of Louis XVI style ormolu candlesticks with entwined dolphins. Three entwined finely chased dolphins forming the shaft above a fluted circular base.

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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Candlesticks

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Shell and Dolphin Pentray
Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Shell and Dolphin Pentray

Early 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Shell and Dolphin Pentray

Located in London, GB

An unusual early 19th century bronze and ormolu shell pen tray mounted with scrolled platform holding a sea nymph taper stick, flanked by well-cast dolphins holding water lily inkwells.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Ormolu Bronze and Cut Crystal Dolphin Centerpiece Thomire A. Paris
Empire Ormolu Bronze and Cut Crystal Dolphin Centerpiece Thomire A. Paris

Empire Ormolu Bronze and Cut Crystal Dolphin Centerpiece Thomire A. Paris

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Empire ormolu bronze and cut crystal dolphin centerpiece, signed, Thomire A., Paris.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, Dolphin
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, Dolphin

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, Dolphin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

It is finely made in ormolu (finely gilded bronze doré) in the Rococo style and features a dolphin to the top, riding a C scroll of surf.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock - Dolphin
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock - Dolphin

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock - Dolphin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

It is finely made in ormolu (finely gilded bronze doré), in the Rococo style, and features a dolphin to the top, riding a C scroll of surf.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Empire Candlesticks with Dolphins
Antique Pair French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Empire Candlesticks with Dolphins

Antique Pair French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dore Empire Candlesticks with Dolphins

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superbly formed on finely cast triple scroll dolphin supports, triform bases with ormolu acanthus Leaf decoration above decorative scrolling feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Clock, Neptune and Dolphin
Large Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Clock, Neptune and Dolphin

Large Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Clock, Neptune and Dolphin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French clock featuring Neptune with dolphin. It is beautifully made in the Rococo style, in a lovely warm deep red shell veneer mounted with orm...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo More Clocks

Wonderful Pair French Bronze Crystal Baccarat Ormolu Mounted Dolphin Vases
Wonderful Pair French Bronze Crystal Baccarat Ormolu Mounted Dolphin Vases

Wonderful Pair French Bronze Crystal Baccarat Ormolu Mounted Dolphin Vases

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair of French Dore bronze and cut crystal baccarat style ormolu mounted dolphin swag vases.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Vases

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal
Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large French doré bronze centerpiece with three dolphins on the pedestal supporting an oval crystal bowl with two lovely swans in flight on each side. The faceted fine cu...

Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal
Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large French doré´ bronze centerpiece with three dolphins on the pedestal and two lovely swans in flight on each side. The faceted fine cut crystal insert with star burst...

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Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage French Bronze Dolphin Table
Vintage French Bronze Dolphin Table

Vintage French Bronze Dolphin Table

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Great Bronze table base which supports a glass top with it's tail. A fun conversation piece which doubles as a functional piece of furniture.

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Vintage 1970s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Marble Top Gilt Bronze Dolphin Coffee Table
Marble Top Gilt Bronze Dolphin Coffee Table

Marble Top Gilt Bronze Dolphin Coffee Table

Located in Austin, TX

French vintage coffee table with a gilt bronze base composed of three dolphins and a round marble top.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Gilt Bronze Dolphin Form Lamps
Pair of Gilt Bronze Dolphin Form Lamps

Pair of Gilt Bronze Dolphin Form Lamps

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Pair of continental gilt bronze dolphin form lamps with wood bases, circa 1900. The height from the base to the top of the lamp finial is 31.5", the height of the gilt bronze dolph...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock
19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock

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H 12.21 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock

Located in London, GB

The top of the clock is decorated with an ormolu statue of Cupid Riding Dolphin which is a based on a famous painting by Peter Paul Ruben with the same title.

Category

Antique 1870s French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Empire Mahogany, Figural Giltwood & Ormolu Recamier C1880
Antique French Empire Mahogany, Figural Giltwood & Ormolu Recamier C1880

Antique French Empire Mahogany, Figural Giltwood & Ormolu Recamier C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Empire recamier offers mahogany frame with foliate cast ormolu mounts, figural dolphin giltwood arms, and upholstered seat and back, c1880 Measures- 30''H x 28.5...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chaise Longues

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Clock 19th Century, circa 1870
Antique French Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Clock 19th Century, circa 1870

Antique French Sèvres Porcelain Ormolu Clock 19th Century, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

The top of the clock is decorated with an ormolu statue of cupid riding dolphin which is a based on a famous painting by Peter Paul Ruben with the same title.

Category

Antique 1870s French More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Bronze Centerpieces
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Bronze Centerpieces

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Bronze Centerpieces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of wonderful French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze centerpieces. Each is raised on a tripod ormolu base with canted corners and a central waterfall fut...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

English Mahogany Ormolu Tall Case Clock.  Circa 1740
English Mahogany Ormolu Tall Case Clock.  Circa 1740

English Mahogany Ormolu Tall Case Clock. Circa 1740

By Joseph Kirk

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany tall case clock with dental molded rectangular hood supported by upper and lower gilt bronze Corinthian columns, dolphin ormolu face, carved shell trunk door, termin...

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Antique 1740s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Regency Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest , Circa 1815
French Regency Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest , Circa 1815

French Regency Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest , Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

French Regency Burl Walnut graduated seven drawer chest on chest with a carved molded tiered cornice, original dolphin ormolu brasses, ebony string inlay, and terminating on the ori...

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Antique 1810s French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Monumental Pair of French Empire Style Marble Pedestals
Monumental Pair of French Empire Style Marble Pedestals

Monumental Pair of French Empire Style Marble Pedestals

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French Empire style marble pedestals, monumental in size, remarkable in style, Classic black and white in color, decorated with inlaid foliate motif and ormolu bronze mounts,...

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Vintage 1950s French Empire Pedestals and Columns

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Candelabras Stamped H. Picard
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Candelabras Stamped H. Picard

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Candelabras Stamped H. Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each raised by a circular ormolu chased base decorated by dolphins and acanthus branches.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Dolphin Chenets
Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Dolphin Chenets

Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Dolphin Chenets

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H 17.33 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Dolphin Chenets

Located in London, GB

A pair of 19th Century French ormolu dolphin chenets French, 19th century 44cm high x 25cm wide x 13cm in depth.

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Bracket  Clock - Dolphins
Antique French Ormolu Bracket  Clock - Dolphins

Antique French Ormolu Bracket Clock - Dolphins

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Finely and heavily made in Ormolu (finely gilded bronze), it is formed of fretted panels with profuse decoration.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Grand Tour Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dolphin Inkwell Regency Manner Thomas Messenger
Grand Tour Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dolphin Inkwell Regency Manner Thomas Messenger

Grand Tour Ormolu Gilt Bronze Dolphin Inkwell Regency Manner Thomas Messenger

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A superb example of an early 19th century Grand Tour English Regency ormolu and patinated bronze inkstand Standish of outstanding quality, in the manner of Thomas Messenger.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal
Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful French neoclassical dore´ bronze centerpiece with three dolphins on the pedestal and two lovely swans in flight on each side. The diamond cut crystal insert with star bur...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal
Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Crystal Ormolu Swan Centerpiece Dolphin Pedestal

Located in Roslyn, NY

Wonderful doré bronze centerpiece with three dolphins on the pedestal and two lovely swans in flight on each side. The wavy crystal insert with star burst bottom add to the elegance ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Monumental Caviar Bowl Crystal and Ormolu or Bronze Dore Dolphin Centerpiece
Monumental Caviar Bowl Crystal and Ormolu or Bronze Dore Dolphin Centerpiece

Monumental Caviar Bowl Crystal and Ormolu or Bronze Dore Dolphin Centerpiece

Located in Miami, FL

A superb quality and large scaled neoclassical or Empire style crystal caviar bowl. It can also be used as a centerpiece on your favorite entry table or wall console. Place this ma...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Pink Opaline Glass Vase
Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Pink Opaline Glass Vase

Palais Royal French Ormolu Mounted Pink Opaline Glass Vase

By Palais Royal

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

It sits raised within an ormolu metal mount with three dolphin feet. The hand-blown glass vase has a rounded foot with a narrow double knop stem and tall cylindrical shaped body in a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Vases

Materials

Metal

Fine Vintage Pair of French Empire Style Table Lamps
Fine Vintage Pair of French Empire Style Table Lamps

Fine Vintage Pair of French Empire Style Table Lamps

Located in Worcester, GB

Fine Vintage Pair of French Empire Style Table Lamps A very fine pair of French Empire style table lamps, each with a gilt brass ormolu base cast with dolphin and acanthus decorat...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Regency Period Gilt Ormolu Dolphin and Marble Inkstand

Early 19th Century Regency Period Gilt Ormolu Dolphin and Marble Inkstand

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The decorative ormolu inkstand is in the high Regency fashion and consists of a circular inkwell in the Rococo style supported by dolphins that sit on the original white statuary mar...

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Antique 1820s English Inkwells

Empire Ormolu and Bronze Inkwell, French, C 1810
Empire Ormolu and Bronze Inkwell, French, C 1810

Empire Ormolu and Bronze Inkwell, French, C 1810

Located in New York, NY

# G038 - An amusing Empire bronze and ormolu inkwell designed as a fountain. Surmounted at the top by an ormolu dolphin, the rectangular reservoir with an arched shaped top framing a...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Regency Ormolu and Gilt Metal Dolphin Inkstand
Regency Ormolu and Gilt Metal Dolphin Inkstand

Regency Ormolu and Gilt Metal Dolphin Inkstand

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H 7.49 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Regency Ormolu and Gilt Metal Dolphin Inkstand

By Thomas Messenger

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

Regency ormolu and gilt metal dolphin inkstand in the manner of Thomas Messenger & Sons The inkstand is in the form of a hinged scallop-shell and retains the original wells and re...

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Antique 1820s English Regency Inkwells

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Gilt Metal, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Fine Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks with Entwined Dolphins
Early 19th Century Fine Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks with Entwined Dolphins

Early 19th Century Fine Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks with Entwined Dolphins

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superbly decorative pair of early 19th century ormolu candlesticks with entwined dolphins, of fine quality.

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Antique 19th Century British Candle Holders

Materials

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Four 19th Century Solid Brass Dolphin Ormolu Mounts, French, circa 1890
Four 19th Century Solid Brass Dolphin Ormolu Mounts, French, circa 1890

Four 19th Century Solid Brass Dolphin Ormolu Mounts, French, circa 1890

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Set of four solid brass dolphins previously removed from a pair of fancy French 19th century andirons that were damaged beyond repair. Each weighs 1 pound 4 ounces.

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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Architectural Elements

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Pair "Dolphin" Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France, Mid 19th c.
Pair "Dolphin" Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France, Mid 19th c.

Pair "Dolphin" Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, France, Mid 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Distinctive Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Floral Ornamentation and Dolphin Base. France, Mid 19th Century.

10 inches high x 6 inches diameter at ...

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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

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19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Dolphin Decorated Trays
19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Dolphin Decorated Trays

19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Dolphin Decorated Trays

Located in Wilmington, DE

A very Lovely Pair Of Dolphin Decorated Gilt Bronze ‘Vide Poches’! The beautifully chiseled Dolphins are pictured in the typical Louis XVI Style with their raised tails doubli...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Animal Sculptures

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Pair of Antique 19th Century Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks with Entwined Dolphins
Pair of Antique 19th Century Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks with Entwined Dolphins

Pair of Antique 19th Century Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks with Entwined Dolphins

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of antique 19th century ormolu bronze Regency style candlesticks with entwined dolphins on a marble bases.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Candlesticks

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Figural Table Lamps
Pair of French Empire Figural Table Lamps

Pair of French Empire Figural Table Lamps

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Late 19th century, double light form, panelled black shades, cast and gilt bronze putti holding a vine terminating in a candle cup over a marble plinth with dolphin form ormolu mount...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Lamps

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Marble, Bronze

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Ormolu Dolphin For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ormolu dolphin you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ormolu, every ormolu dolphin was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the ormolu dolphin you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A ormolu dolphin made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Pierre-Philippe Thomire each produced at least one beautiful ormolu dolphin that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ormolu Dolphin?

Prices for a ormolu dolphin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $35,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,831.