Ormolu Candle Lamps

This is a fine pair of antique Regency Revival twin branch ormolu wall candle lights dating from Circa 1850. The wall lights feature torch urn shaped tops above tapering bodies with...

French empire pair of candle holders lamps. Exceptional pair of antique candleholders, created in Paris France during the imperial period of Napoleon III, circa 1870. They was designed with French empire neoclassical patterns, masterfully crafted with parts made up in gilt bronze ormolu and patinated bronze. Mounted in fluted columns pedestals carved from gray dotted Granite, with polished finish. Embellished with garlands and putties mounted in a four square and stepped bases. Weight: Combined of 12 Pounds (5.45 Kilos). Measurements: 15 Height by 4.50 Length by 5.15 Width Inches, (38 x 11.43 x 13.08 Cm). French Empire Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-1873) was Emperor of France from 1852 to 1870 under the name of Napoleon III. In a way, the artistic codes of the Napoleon III style, also called Second Empire style, were presented at the Exhibition of 1844, during the reign of Louis-Philippe d'Orléans. The second Empire style, also known as the Napoleon III style, is a highly eclectic style of architecture and decorative arts, which uses elements of many different historical styles, and also made innovative use of modern materials, such as iron frameworks and glass skylights. It flourished during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III in France (1852–1870) and had an important influence on architecture and decoration in the rest of Europe and North America. Major examples of the style include the Opéra Garnier (1862–1871) in Paris by Charles Garnier, the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the Church of Saint Augustine (1860–1871), and the Philadelphia City Hall (1871–1901). The architectural style was closely connected with Haussmann's renovation of Paris carried out during the Second Empire; the new buildings, such as the Opéra, were intended as the focal points of the new boulevards. Comfort was the first priority of Second Empire furniture...

Stunning pair of French Sèvres soft paste porcelain and gilt metal Ormolu twin handle electric table lamps of traditional urn form, and of good size p...

An extraordinary period Empire gilded gold dore bronze rolling floor candelabrum. Born in France, the stunning Neo-classical style architectural antique...

A pair of mid-19th century ormolu candlesticks with engine-turned detail throughout, having urn-shaped nozzles and tapering stems with vase-shape to the bottom, ending on circular ba...

A highly decorative pair of 19th century French Empire gilt bronze and patinated bronze lamps on square base. Each of the four sides of the base having a reef design. The rest of the...

A pair of early 19th century bronze and Ormolu candlesticks, having leaf-decorated nozzles above reeded, tapering stems raised on acanthus scrolled triform feet ending on concave pla...

A pair of early 19th century ormolu candlesticks, engine -turned throughout, having urn-shaped nozzles above decorated tapering stems supported on circular bases. (Now converted to l...

Finely worked in gilt bronze, and delicately enameled, this impressive pair of altar candlesticks is the work of an exceptionally skilled craftsman. Built in the Baroque style, each ...