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Technique: Gilt
Pair Of Italian Eight-Armed Bronze Silver-plated Candelabra With Gilded Putti
Located in Milano, MI
Pair Of Silvered And Gilded Bronze Eight-Armed Table Candlesticks from the second half of the 1800s made with exuberant rocaille decoration rich in sinuous curves and plant motifs he...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French 19th century Louis XV style five light gilt bronze candelabra Condition: very good, original gilding with wear commensurate with age. These candelabra...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Six-Light Silver Plated Candelabra / Centrepiece by Elkington, 1868, Cherubs
Located in Bath, GB
A most important antique English silver plated centerpiece / six-light candelabra by the top-notch silversmith, Elkington and Co. with a date letter (F) for the year 1868. In the ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Silver Plate

Louis XV Style Pair of Candelabra, Ormolu, France.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This pair of bronze candelabras are high quality fire gilded with three candle cups each. These 19th century sculptural candle holders are in the Louis XV style. Starting at the ba...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) French Louis XVI style figural patinated and gilt bronze three-light candelabra depicting neoclassical maidens, and mounted on unique dark variegated m...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

Large Pair of French Brass & Crystal Girandoles
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A massive pair of French 19th century brass and crystal girandoles also known as table chandeliers. This fine pair of glistening light fixtures have brass solid frames with seven scr...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Crystal, Brass

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Belle Epoque Belgian Empire style Gilt Metal Three-Piece candelabras and Clock Garniture set with Asian inspiration. They measures 11" in width,...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Empire Gilt Candelabras

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Brass

A Pair 19th Century Candelabras - Bronze Patinated Spelter - Gothic Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 2 antique candelabras in Gothic style. The candelabras each have room for three candles. Estimated origin and age: France, circa 1900. The candelabras are made of ...
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Early 1900s French Gothic Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Spelter

Georges de Feure Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
This pair of French Art Nouveau three-light gilt bronze candlesticks, by Georges de Feure, with three arms of each candelabrum growing out of a flower bud on an upright vine. Working...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

19th Century, Pair of French Large Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candelabras
Located in IT
19th Century Pair of French Large Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candelabras Dimensions: cm H 82 x W 50 x D 34. Base 35 x 34 cm This pair of large candelabras was made in France in the 19th century from chased and gilded bronze, adorned with heron figures and floral decorations in hand-painted polychrome porcelain. Executed in the Louis XV style, they feature a pierced gilded bronze base with rocaille motifs, consisting of scrolls and phytomorphic elements. On the base rest the porcelain heron...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair Charles X Empire Period Gilt, Patinated Bronze Candelabra Lamps, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality pair of Charles X period gilt and patinated bronze candelabra lamps. Each having a central hand chiselled gilt bronze ca...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair Exceptional 19th Century French Gilt and Silvered Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical figural candelabra in silvered and gilt bronze designed by the French author, essayist and artist, Judith Gautier (1845-1917), signed and dated 1886, depicting ...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Gilt-Metal Six-Light Candelabra, After a Model by Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Tall Pair of Empire Revival Style Gilt-Metal Six-Light Candelabra, after a model by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843). Each gilt-leaf finished candelabra with a fluted center ste...
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Late 20th Century French Empire Revival Gilt Candelabras

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Metal

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century neoclassical Greco-Roman style patinanted bronze and ormolu mounted figural candelabra by Henri Picard (French, Active from 1831-1864). The large and impressive pair of ten-light candelabra, each with a patinated figure of a standing bearded semi-nude male holding an ornate ormolu ten-light candelabrum, their bare feet resting on allegorical wreaths, helmet and sword stash, all above square black-slate plinth surmounted with ormolu trims and scrolled legs, the front surmounted with patinated bronze plaques depicting Greco-Roman scenes of Senators and maidens. Stamped "H. Picard" on the inner ring, the back of the male figures each stamped with the numerals "3776". Circa: Paris, 1850-1860. The well regarded fondeur and doreur Henri Picard was recorded at 6 rue Jarente in 1831, and moved to 10 rue de la Perle in 1839. The firm, which was active from 1831-1864, is known for having supplied very fine decorative objects to Emperor Napoleon III's apartments at the Louvre, which are still part of the collection, and was reputed for its fine quality decorative production of gilt and patinated bronzes, pièce de table and garnitures de cheminée...
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19th Century French Greco Roman Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Tall Empire Ormolu & Bronze Candelabras Attributed to Gerard Jean Galle
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of tall ormolu (mercury gilt bronze) and patinated bronze candelabras, French Restauration production, early 19th century work circa 1815 - 1820. Spectacular 4-lights model held by winged putti standing on a finely chiseled column-shaped base. This pattern is a variant of the candelabras Claude Galle delivered to the Grand Trianon in 1809. This theme used to be very successful in early 19th century and were the subject of a number of imperial orders to Claude Galle, Thomire and Ravrio. Our candelabras were manufactured circa 1815 - 1820 : we attribute them to Gerard Jean Galle...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze, Ormolu

A pair of elegant candelabra with caryatids, Empire, early 19th century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of elegant candelabra with caryatids, Empire, early 19th century A very elegant and high-quality French pair of candelabra in gilt and dark-patinated bronze. Each candelabrum...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style Five-Light Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV (19th-20th Century) style five-light gilt bronze candelabra with foliate detail throughout.      
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair Of Rocaille Candelabras In Gilded Bronze Signed Eugène Lelièvre, Susse
Located in BARSAC, FR
Exceptional pair of very finely chiseled gilt bronze candelabra in the Louis XV rocaille style. Superb rich and complex decorations. Very high quality work. Electrified. ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Twin-Light Cherub Candelabra
Located in Lincoln, GB
A pair of 19th century bronze and gilt ormolu twin cherub candelabra Beautifully detailed bronze cherubs adorned with olive wreath crowns (seen as a s...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Parcel-Gilt Bronze & Marble Putti Candelarbra 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique French Louis XVI bronze, parcel-gilt and marble putti candelabra, circa 1870. Each candelabra having twin candle holders and each bobeche in gilt bronze with fruiting swags...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

Majestic pair Sevres style porcelain and gilt bronze candleabrum/garnitures
Located in Houston, TX
The large and majestic size of this pair is extremely desirable. The painting is very well done and the casting Of the bronze is exceptional. The gilding is brilliant And no wear i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

French 19th Century Brass Altar Candelabra
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large French seven light gilt brass candelabra from the 1800’s. This whimsical fixture from a church has seven candle cups and gilt bronze flowers. The tripod base has three legs w...
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19th Century French Other Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Brass

Pair of Ornate Antique French Gilt Bronze Converted Candelabra Table Lamps
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique converted candelabra lamps are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1880 and done in a Renaissance Revival style. The ...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Empire Candelabra Italian Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Flambeaux
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Candelabri a Tre Fiamme Impero in Bronzo Dorato della prima metà del XIX secolo, di origine italiana, si presentano in buono stato di conservazione con segni di usura nell...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style patinated and gilt bronze figural two-light candelabra after a model by Claude-Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814), one modeled...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

French Pair of Louis XIV Style Ormolu Candelabra Henry Dasson
Located in Newark, England
French Late Bronze Dore From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to introduce this French Pair of Louis XIV Style Ormolu Candelabra by Henry Dasson. The pair of candelabra b...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Ornate French Gilded Brass Double-Arm Candelabras
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Elevate your tablescape or mantel with this beautifully cast gilded brass candelabra, featuring a rich Rococo revival design that exudes old-world charm. With sweeping acanthus leave...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Gilt Candelabras

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Brass

French Pair of Empire Patina Dore Bronze Winged Lady Victory Candelabras
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair French Napoleon III Empire style gilt doré and patinated bronze neoclassic three-arm candelabra with finely cast detail, each featuring a classical winged lady victory...
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20th Century French Empire Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Two-Branch Candelabra, late 19th century, each with a standing cherub upholding a rose entwined twin branch, on marble pl...
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

Pair 19th Century Neoclassica French Patinated & Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) French candelabra in the Roman neoclassical style depicting patinated figures of females in classical robes supporting six candle arms and standing on ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Marble, Slate, Bronze

Pair of Antique Swedish Porcelain Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt porcelain candlesticks. Measurements Height: 7" Diameter (base): 6.25"
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gilt Candelabras

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Porcelain

19th Century French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne This magnificent pair of French Neoclassical-style eight-light candelabras, attr...
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of Tall French Gilt Bronze Louis the XVI Style Candelabras
Located in Kingston, NY
Ornate candelabras feature intricate detailing, with elegant scrolling arms and classical motifs typical of the Louis XVI design. Each candelabra holds multiple candles. Measurement...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Candelabras
Located in Skanninge, SE
A pair of European Mid-19th Century bronze-gilt candelabras. For two candles each. Very nice original condition.
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Mid-19th Century European Empire Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

19th Century, French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candlesticks
Located in IT
19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Polychrome Porcelain, marble base The pair of elegant candlesticks with three lights was made in France, in the nineteent...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

Set of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabras Bronze Color France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of gilded Bronze Candelabras or Candlesticks. the barrel and base with cut sides 19th century.
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Antique Pair of Restoration Period Gilt Bronze Candelabra - France - Circa 1830
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique pair of Restoration period gilt bronze candelabra - featuring elaborate Neo Gothic bronze castings of masks, lions and scrolls on trefoil bases with hand hammered and chisel...
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Cobalt blue Porcelain Five-Light Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Origin: French Date: circa 19th century Dimension: 23" x 9-1/4".
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Couple vintage bronze candelabra
Located in Cantù, IT
Couple vintage bronze candelabra
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1970s Other Vintage Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in New York, US
Our pair of antique (19th century) French ormolu and patinated bronze three-light candelabra are of the highest quality, with neoclassical female figures holding candle arms in the...
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

19th Century Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in Richmond, London
A fine pair of Regency period gilded and patinated bronze candelabra or candlesticks. English, circa 1810. Why we like them Exquisite, late neoclassical design; beautiful co...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Ormolu

Pair of Empire Bronze Three Branched Candelabras
By Percier & Fontaine
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive pair of gilt and sculpted bronze candelabras with three branches. The stem of each candelabrum is a patinated bronze form of the winged goddess, Victory, who holds a gilt bronze torch in each of her hands. Her head is topped with a gilt bronze vase that transforms into the candelabra branches, which is embellished with griffins and rosettes. At the top of each candelabrum is a peacock standing on a globe, symbolizing the sun and immortality. Victory is standing on a cruciform-shaped base, which has a winged cupid on two sides and a caduceus on the other two sides. The intertwined snakes of the caduceus are a symbol of the Greek god Hermes (or the Roman god Mercury) and is a symbol of peace, eloquence and negotiation. Empire period. Perfect condition. Our model is inspired by the projects of Charles Percier and Franc¸ois-Leonard Fontaine, famous architects of the Emperor. Their most important work, entitled Recueil de decorations inte´rieurs (Collection of interior decorations), was published in France at the, end of the 19th century. The winged Victories, caduceus and griffins are some of the motifs present in this piece that demonstrate the adoption of Percier and Fontaine’s decorative...
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1810s Empire Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Very Fine Pair of Empire Parcel Gilt Bronze Three Light Candelabra, Circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine pair of early 19th century Empire Period patinated & parcel gilt bronze three branch candelabra. Both showing a trio of finely cast scrolled & foliate shaped branches fit...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

20th Century Silver Italian Candelabra Hercules & Hidra on wood base
Located in VALENZA, IT
Silver 800 candelabra. The nine-light candelabra represents Hercules to fight the Hydra. Completely handmade in casting and chisel. By ARGENTERIE DI MILANO - Fiorentini - Milan - Italy Wooden base 17,800 grams of 800 silver This item was exhibited in Turin - Reggia di Venaria - for the exhibition "Hercules and his myth" Rooms of the Arts, The Lernaean Hydra or Hydra of Lerna (Greek: Lernaîa Hýdra), more often known simply as the Hydra, was a serpentine water monster in Greek and Roman mythology. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid, which was also the site of the myth of the Danaids. Lerna was reputed to be an entrance to the Underworld[1] and archaeology has established it as a sacred site older than Mycenaean Argos. In the canonical Hydra myth, the monster is killed by Heracles, more often known as Hercules, using...
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1970s Italian Greco Roman Vintage Gilt Candelabras

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Silver

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Candelabras
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: H: 11in W: 9.5in D: 9.5in This beautiful pair of 19th century French Bronze Candelabras are made from the highest quality Dorè or Ormolu Bronze. The craftsmanship of the...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze, Ormolu

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This large clock set, which is comprised of a mantel clock and pair of flanking candelabra, is designed in the style of Sèvres Porcelain manufactory goods. In the manner of Sèvres Po...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Four-Light Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 19th century gilt-bronze candelabra, each with a tapering reeded stem supporting three foliate cast candle branches and one central branch, raised on lion head and paw, on a ...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais
Located in London, GB
This three-piece set—composed of a clock and a pair of flanking candelabra—is a truly unique and delightful piece of decorative art. The clock is modelled in the image of an 18th century sedan chair – that is, a covered chair sat in by a member of the social elite, which was carried on poles by two people. This chair-shaped clock case is crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu) and decorated with festoons and a flower finial. At its centre, there is a circular white enamel dial, which features Arabic Numbers, colorful swag paintings, and the manufacturer’s name, 'Fd Gervais / Ft du Bronzes / A Paris'. The lower part of the case is glazed, allowing one to see the clock’s sun-burst pendulum. Like a sedan chair, the clock case is carried by two patinated bronze putti...
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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Italian Brevettato Black Marble and Bronze Candelabras
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite pair of Italian Brevettato candelabras blends Baroque and Rococo influences with masterful Italian craftsmanship. Known fo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Gilt Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Antique Louis XVI Style Crystal Candelabras Baccarat Attributed
Located in New York, NY
A pair of spectacular and large antique French Louis XVI style cut crystal, hand engraved gilt decorated crystal and gilt bronze multi light candelabras of exceptional detail embelli...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Royer
Located in London, GB
This beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) clock set was crafted, circa 1870 in France. The set is designed in a rich Rococo style, after decorative art of the Louis XV period (1715-1774). ...
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1870s French Louis XV Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

A French ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture attributed to F.Linke circa 1890
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Ormolu and Patinated-Bronze ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture Attributed to François Linke (1855 - 1946), Paris, Late 19th/ Century The clock representing a putto on ...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Large Antique French Patinated Bronze/Gilt Seven-Light Candelabras After Moreau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This magnificent pair of large 19th-century French candelabras, inspired by Moreau, combines classical beauty with exceptional craftsmanship. Each candelabra is crafted in patinated ...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

A very fine pair of large 19th century gilt bronze candelabra . 9 lights
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare pair of large 19th century French gilt bronze candelabrum . 9 lights
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze

Antique Cloisonne Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This wonderful cloisonne enamel clock set is an artful piece of design in the neoclassical style: each piece is elaborately applied with turquoi...
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19th Century French Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

A Pair of Large Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of highly important and large Magnificent Antique French Louis XVI style figural gilt bronze mounted hand carved rouge marble multi arm candelabras of exquisite craftsmanship ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Style Egyptian Caryatid Two-Light Ormolu & Patinated Candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Empire-Style Egyptian Caryatid Two-Light Ormolu and Patinated Candelabra, France, 20th Century  A pair of exquisite Empire-style Egyptian Caryatid Two-Light Ormolu and Patin...
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20th Century French Empire Gilt Candelabras

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Régence Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
French Régence style gilt bronze clock garniture French, late 19th century Clock: Height 60cm, width 36cm, depth 20cm Candelabra: Height 67cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm This wonde...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Ormolu, Bronze

Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles Candelabra
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass & Gilt Bronze Light Candleholder Girandoles Candelabra . A Very Exquisite pair of late 19th century Swedish cut-glass crystal Girandole candelabra. Mounted ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gilt Candelabras

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Crystal, Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This magnificent five-piece clock set is designed in the style of 18th century porcelain produced by the famous Sèvres Manufactory in France. The set is comprised of a mantel clock, a pair of flanking vases—which double-up as candelabra—and two candlesticks. The five items are crafted from ‘bleu Sèvres’ (navy) colored porcelain, which has been finely parcel gilt, jewelled and painted, and mounted in gilt bronze (ormolu). The mantel clock is composed of a circular porcelain dial, with a central painting of cherubs in flight, encircled by black Roman Numerals within white medallions. This is set within a gilt bronze bezel, crowned by a porcelain lidded urn, fitted with gilt bronze satyr head handles, draped with flower swags, and topped by a gilt bronze grape cluster finial. The clock case is supported on four porcelain columns, which are surmounted by a gilt bronze pinecone-tipped staff, draped with tasselled fabrics. A gilt bronze sculpture of a dancing Maenad (also called a Bacchante)—a female follower of the classical god of wine and ecstasy, Dionysus (or Bacchus). The woman plays the tambourine and is accompanied by a putto. The clock is placed on a shaped gilt bronze base, with two projecting scrolled wings, decorated with gilt bronze acanthus leaves and porcelain patera. The base is mounted with porcelain paintings of classical trophies, and putti within a gilt bronze cartouche frame. It is set on two gilt bronze feet, which are decorated with pointed porcelain covers and gilt bronze rosettes. Depending on personal preference, the vases that accompany the clock can be left as they are or made to serve as candelabra. When vases, they are topped by porcelain domed lids, with gilt bronze grape finials. To turn the items into candelabra, these lids are replaced by gilt bronze covers. Each cover is fitted with six gilt bronze branches—five of which are scrolling and decorated with acanthus leaves, and one extends upwards in a straight line. These terminate in wide drip-pans and urn-shaped capitals. The porcelain vase bodies feature fine paintings of couples courting in garden settings, and they are fitted with gilt bronze cherub head...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Gilt Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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