Ormolu Building and Garden Elements

An exceptional and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ebony, brass, giltwood and ormolu Boulle st. pedestals. Each pedestal is raised by fine giltwood feet b...

This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room. The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god...

Fabulous Louis XVI antique fireplace mantel in Breche d'Alep marble with beautiful bronze ormolu enrichments. A deep and generous mantel above with beautiful designs in the marble ma...

A stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Brèche marble pedestal columns. Each pedestal is raised by a square base with a fine mottled border. The circular flut...

A charming and imposing Louis XV style antique Rococo chimneypiece in Fleur de Pecher Marble with exceptional ormolu mounts by Francois Linke (1855-194...

A striking and superbly cast pair of Louis XVI period gilt bronze fireplace andirons (chenets), dating to circa 1780 and attributed to Parisian workshops of the highest caliber. Thes...

A magnificent medieval Renaissance period architectural holy water font lavabo. Born in a Christian church in Continental Europe during the middle ages, likely Italian 16th or 17th century, exquisitely hand-crafted by a highly skilled artisan, with exceptional craftsmanship, ornate and finely detailed, the rare and one of a kind forged bronze and brass upper presenting with gothic shaped palm frond back, domed lid with tall finial decorated in relief, the fountain reservoir is decorated with central mounted Star of Bethlehem four pointed pentagram star embellishment as well as other applied ormolu adornments, a narrow elongated spigot with valve dispenses the holy water below. A later gilt brass stoop catches the water, the nicely styled, demilune shaped wall mounted antique...

A wonderful and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu fireplace screen. This high quality square fire screen is supported on two split feet being held by Gree...

A Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt and Patina Bronze Chenets Each of a lion seated and roaring on a gilt base with a flower reef design. Details: Height – 15 inches / 38cm Width...

Pair of gilt bronze andirons with rich rococo decoration such as acanthus leaves, pierced ova and exuberant scrollwork. They are topped by two majestic winged women. Andirons, or chenets, are decorative and practical objects placed in front of a fireplace to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs. Intricately detailed, these antique andirons in Rocaille style...

A most decorative and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and silvered bronze chenet andirons. Each andiron is raised by striking and most unique spiral flu...

An unbelievable and special late 19th century gilt bronze firescreen by Maison Bouhon Frères for François Linke Bouhon Frères for François Linke. The cartouche-shaped frame cornered by espagnolettes and centered by two love doves perched on acanthus leaves and roses, with a lyre crossed with a quiver of arrows. The sculptural Mounts designed by Leon Message Stamped BF (Bouhon Frères) and B&C 40 to the backside of the bronze mounts. Maison Bouhon Frères was an important French producer of fine fireplace tools in the nineteenth and twentieth century. Once known as Maison Clavier, Maison Bouhon Frères was already a well-established and reputable firm by 1900, known for their fine bronze and wrought iron fire accessories...

A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble planter/stand. The planter is raise...

An elegant and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Vert Campan marble pedestal tables. These two tiered stunning single drawer tables a...

A decorative and most handsome French 19th century Empire st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu fire screen. This stunning square fire screen is raised by a long slender rectangular patina...

A stunning and extremely elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. onyx and ormolu pedestal columns. Each pedestal is raised by fine ormolu supports below the square onyx bas...

A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Rouge Royale marble pedestal columns. Each pedestal is raised by an elegant square Rouge Royale marble base with f...

An attractive and most decorative true pair of French 19th century Neoclassical st. Grand Tour patinated bronze and ormolu columns. Each column is raised by an elegant square base wi...

A fine and very elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. White Carrara, Rouge Griotte, Campan Rubané Marble, and Ormolu pedestals. This lovely and impressive pair of pedesta...

A spectacular pair of French 19th century marble and ormolu columns, signed Sormani. The Fleur de Pêcher marble columns are on a square base with a finely chased laurel wreath bottom...

A Rare and Unusual Pair of French Ormolu Dragon-Form Chenets, Louis XV Period, circa 1750. Each chenet is executed in the finest quality dore bronze, cast and chased in high relief,...

This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...

A high quality and most decorative Italian 17th century Ormolu and Bréche Violette marble column. This truly stunning column with all of its original gilding is raised by a mot...

A high quality and most decorative French late 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu fireplace screen. This freestanding square fire screen is supported on two split ...

An impressive and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Epoque Period Porcelain, Onyx and Ormolu pedestal. This stunning pedestal is raised by thin Ormolu feet below a...

Two neoclassical Empire style bronze and marble pedestals French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 100cm, width 48cm, depth 48cm This pa...

A sensational and large scaled French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by topie shaped feet below a richly decorated ...

A very handsome and impressive Italian 19th century Grand Tour/Neo-Classical st. Green Serpentine marble and Ormolu urn. This decorative urn is raised by a square marble base with a ...

A sensational and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Onyx pedestals. Each stunning pedestal is raised by a square base with a fine bottom and top folia...

A high quality true pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu andirons. Each andiron is raised by beautiful and most decorative scrolled movements with captivating foliat...

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Empire st. Sèvres Porcelain, Gilt, Onyx, and Ormolu pedestal. This beautiful pedestal is raised by a square stepped Onyx base with fou...

French Japonisme style gilt bronze and faience standing jardinière French, late 19th century Measures: Height 84cm, width 69cm, depth 48cm Th...

A stunning and very unique Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Royal Pink Granite, black Belgian marble and Ormolu bird bath/planter. This exquisite bird bath/planter is suppo...

A mid-nineteenth century Louis XVI style Statuary marble and ormolu mounted fireplace, the frieze with guilloche banding inset with flowerhead bosses, each volute jambs mounted by a ...

An exquisite French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Samovar. The most decorative hot water server is raised on Ormolu ball feet...

An elegant and most decorative pair of small scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble and ormolu columns. Each column is raised by a fine square base with stepped...

An impressive and high quality pair of French 19th century Charles X st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu urns. Each most elegant bell shaped urn is raised on a circular Ormolu base decor...

An Interesting and Rare Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace The moulded marble mantle shelf above a intricately carved central frieze with scrolli...

A good quality late 19th century French ormolu Rococo style fire screen, having scrolling foliate decoration, with mesh and raised on out swept feet.

A Pair of Fine and Unusual Louis Philippe Period Gilt-Bronze, Mahogany and Lapis Lazuli Guéridons or Jardinière Stands. Each with circular Lapis Lazil top with guilloche cast frieze...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and marble statue of Fortuna, signed A. Carrier. This stunning patinated Bronze statue is raised by a stepped an...

An extremely elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Vert Patricia marble pedestal columns. Each striking column is raised by a square marble base with a bottom ...

A fine antique fine pair of French Grand Tour patinated ormolu, bronze and marble tazzas, circa 1850 in date. This superb pair of tazzas each feature scrolling foliate handles decor...

A handsome French 19th century patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Breccia Pernice marble trophy of Clio, singed by Henri Chapu. The stunning commemorative trophy is raised by an Ormolu bot...

A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and iron andiron. The andiron is raised by a straight base with a fine mottled design. Each of the two supports d...

A most impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette Marble and Ormolu pedestal. This stunning pedestal is raised by four Ormolu corner supports below...

An adorable true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, after a model by Caffieri and signed H. Vian. Each high quality andiron is raised by four topie shaped legs decorated with draping acanthus leaves. The Ormolu support above is decorated with concave sides and a pierced interlocking wrapped around foliate band. Atop the support is the Ormolu dog bed with tassels on each corner and scrolled designs along the edge. Standing on the bed are charming patinated Bronze dogs, one with their paw lifted and both displaying wonderful expressions. Henry Vian (1860-1905) was a celebrated bronzier who specialized in the production of bronzes in the eighteenth century style, particularly light fittings, cases with bronze mounts and chandeliers of great quality. He participated in the Great Exhibition of 1878, 1889 and 1900 and received a Gold Medal in 1889. His workshop was based at 5 rue de Thorigny in Paris. His wife and son ran the business after his death in 1905 until 1944, when the city of Paris took over the premises for the Ecole des Métiers d'Art. Philippe Caffiéri...

An elegant and decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rosso Levanto andirons. Each andiron is raised by ormolu topie shaped legs below the rectangular base w...

A handsome pair of French 19th century Louis Philippe period Ormolu, Onyx and Wrought Iron andirons. The pair are raised on tripod shaped bases with three pawed supports decorated by...

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu fireguard. The fireguard is raised by its original casters under handsome paw feet and scrolled legs. Above are beautiful pierced ...

A high quality and decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Gris St. Anne marble and Ormolu urns. Each beautiful urn is raised by a circular marble column with a square p...

Each sculpted with a bird perched on foliate C-scrolls. Provenance: The estate of Samuel P. Reed.

A striking French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and mesh fire screen. The fire screen is raised by beautiful scrolled foliate legs in the shape of ...

A most impressive pair of French 19th century Neo-Greek st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze pedestals, attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1880. Each handsome pedestal is raised by t...

A stunning and monumentally scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Brèche Verte marble and ormolu pedestal columns. Each pedestal is raised by an elegant square base with a...

A handsome and high quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. pedestal column in marble and ormolu. The pedestal is raised by a square two tier Vert de Patricia marble base elega...

A high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Onyx andiron set. This stunning and complete three piece set consist of two andirons and a central pierced Ormolu fire gua...

A beautiful and exceptional quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu andirons. Each fire-gilded andiron is raised by most decorative fanciful scrolled supports with p...

A pair of Louis XVI Style Chenets Constructed from finely cast and chased gilt bronze, these decorative firedogs with attenuated rectangular plinths are supported on oblate toupie feet, the corners dressed with rosettes flanking pierced panels...

An early 20th century circa 1920's English Regency style fireplace surround in Italian Statuary white and Grey Bardiglio marbles with Ormolu mounts. The Jambs stood on square foot b...