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Material: Ormolu
Classic French Transition Marble Top Side Table
Classic French Transition Marble Top Side Table

Classic French Transition Marble Top Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous 18th century French transition side table with marble top. Beautiful marquetry details and bronze ormolu.

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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

G. Durand Louis XV Bombé Commode, Marquetry, Ormolu Bronze, 1880, Paris, France
G. Durand Louis XV Bombé Commode, Marquetry, Ormolu Bronze, 1880, Paris, France

G. Durand Louis XV Bombé Commode, Marquetry, Ormolu Bronze, 1880, Paris, France

By C. Durand, Durand

Located in Vienna, AT

An exquisite Rococo-revival bombé kingwood commode / chest of drawers, dating to circa 1880, Paris, France. An exceptional piece in the Louis XV style, crafted with remarkable finess...

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble
Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble

Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XIV style commode from circa 1950 with rosewood marquetry décor, four drawers, red griotte marble top and gilt bronze hardware. Crafted in the timeless French Louis XI...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Griotte Marble, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandeliers
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandeliers

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandeliers

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Marie Antoinette chandeliers. Each six arm six light chandelier is centered by a st...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French Ormolu Money Box Piggy Bank Angel Head Decor, Antique France 1890s
French Ormolu Money Box Piggy Bank Angel Head Decor, Antique France 1890s

French Ormolu Money Box Piggy Bank Angel Head Decor, Antique France 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage metal money bank featuring two exquisitely detailed angel head surrounded by elegant Art Nouveau ornaments. Crafted in France circa 1890s–1900s, or possibly earlier,...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Collection Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Brooch Watch Chain Pendants 1900s
Collection Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Brooch Watch Chain Pendants 1900s

Collection Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Brooch Watch Chain Pendants 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This lovely collection of Antique Jewelry was found at an Estate sale in Germany. All items are circa 1900s or older. A very pretty lot of 10 antique jewellery items which would ma...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century
Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century

Antique Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Display Cabinet 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French ormolu mounted walnut bijouterie cabinet, circa 1880 in date. The shaped oval top has a glass insert over a serpentine glazed cupboard door which ...

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1880s Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s
Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s

Antique Ladies Hand Wall or Desk Letter Clip Erhard & Sohne Ormolu, German 1890s

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous ladies hand wall or desk letter / paper clip. Made of Ormolu, by Erhard & Sohne, Germany. Beautiful color and patina. This was made by Erhard & Sohne in the early 1890s-19...

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1890s German Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th Century
Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th Century

Antique French Ormolu & Marble Casket 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu and patinated marble casket, circa 1820 in date. Of rectangular form decorated with  a central sculp...

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1820s French Empire Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Marble Fireplace Mantel with Original Mounts
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Marble Fireplace Mantel with Original Mounts

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Marble Fireplace Mantel with Original Mounts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. Brèche Violette marble fireplace mantel with all original ormolu mounts. This fireplace mantel is made in the mann...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Art Deco Writing Desk, Maple and Ormolu, Attributed to Arbus
French Art Deco Writing Desk, Maple and Ormolu, Attributed to Arbus

French Art Deco Writing Desk, Maple and Ormolu, Attributed to Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Queens, NY

French 1940s ormolu mounted maple writing desk with leather inset top above 2 frieze drawers on lyre form trestle supports. (attributed to ANDRE ARBUS)

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French Antique Charles X Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks
French Antique Charles X Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks

French Antique Charles X Pair of Ormolu Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of antique French Charles X period Ormolu candlesticks. The mercury/fire gilding is completely original. The circular base is decorated with anthemion rising through a cu...

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1820s French Charles X Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French bureau plat featuring a high-gloss black" lacquer like" painted finish, bronze ormolu, black leather top and two drawers.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb original antique French Rococo clock by Samuel Marti. Formed of sinuous leafy curves with floral foliate swag all in finely gilded bronze. The clock stands on a beautifully ...

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19th Century Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell

Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This fantastic quality pair of signed Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces are by the renown marker Edward F. Caldwell. They feature Neo-Classical motifs including acanthus leaves, bo...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière

Located in London, GB

French 19th century gilt bronze and jasperware table jardinière French, Late 19th Century Height 23cm, width 53cm, depth 25cm Crafted from gilt bronze and jasperware, this antiqu...

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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Italian Naples Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Keys Tray Decorative Vide-Poche
Antique Italian Naples Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Keys Tray Decorative Vide-Poche

Antique Italian Naples Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Keys Tray Decorative Vide-Poche

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Italian Naples Gold Gilt Bronze Ormolu Keys Tray Decorative Vide-Poche Italy Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 3cm x 14.5cm x 13.5cm Depicting the side profile of a bearded man, this tray dates to around 1900 and was crafted in Naples, Italy. Its function is both decorative and practical, with the potential to be used as a key or trinket tray, also known as a vide-poche, or simply as a purely decorative feature. Vide-poches emerged in the 18th century as small catch-all trays placed in hallways, parlours, and dressing rooms, reflecting the period’s growing attention to domestic order and personal accessories. By the early 20th century, they had become both practical and decorative objects, and this tray is a fine example of that tradition. Cast in bronze and gilded, the tray presents a side profile of a man. The casting is superb, with clearly defined anatomical features that give the piece depth and texture, enhancing its visual interest. Particularly impressive is the treatment of the hair, where the braids, moustache, and beard are distinctly rendered. The reverse is stamped with an indistinct maker’s mark “C. CARM […] / NAPOLI”, indicating that the piece was crafted in Italy. The tray is supported by four circular feet, which give it a slight elevation. Of a highly interesting design, this tray reflects the contemporary fashion for small trinket dishes...

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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli
A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli

A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Magnificent Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze, Bois Satiné and Mahogany Commode. By Rosel, Brussels, After The Celebrated Model By Johann Melchoir Kambli. Of curvaceous bombé form surmoun...

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19th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake

The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake

By Robert Blake

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...

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19th Century English Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Clock in Ormolu Signed ‘Beurdeley À Paris’
French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Clock in Ormolu Signed ‘Beurdeley À Paris’

French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Clock in Ormolu Signed ‘Beurdeley À Paris’

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most spectacular and sensational quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. clock in ormolu signed ‘BEURDELEY À PARIS’. The large scaled clock is raised by bun supports decorate...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

American Federal Bostonian Game Table , circa 1815
American Federal Bostonian Game Table , circa 1815

American Federal Bostonian Game Table , circa 1815

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A fine Boston Federal game table in mahogany with fire gilded bronze doré ormolu mounts in the corners of the apron and original brass paw foot casters. Carving is well articulated and form is reminiscent of Federal Boston cabinet maker Isaac Vose...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI style bureau plat.
French 19th Century Louis XVI style bureau plat.

French 19th Century Louis XVI style bureau plat.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French parquetry inlaid Louis XVI style bureau plat. Having an inset leather tooled top, gilded ormolu mouldings and classical monopodia mounts ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut and Ormolu Credenza/Sideboard
Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut and Ormolu Credenza/Sideboard

Fine Quality Victorian Burr Walnut and Ormolu Credenza/Sideboard

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine quality Victorian burr walnut credenza with a fabulous quality serpentine shaped top and kingwood crossbanded frieze and beautiful ormolu mounts. The centre door has the original shaped mirror. It boasts wonderful serpentine open ends and stands on a shaped plinth base with pretty ormolu mounts. This is a magnificent first-class piece beautifully crafted and designed...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A very impressive and palatial late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal twenty four light basket chandelier The large sunburst corona above a reticulated pierced crown adorned with...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bed, Circa 1860-1880
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bed, Circa 1860-1880

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bed, Circa 1860-1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Ormolu mounted mahogany bed, circa 1860-1880 Measurements: Headboard: 56 inches high x 66 inches wide Exterior Dimensions: 84 inches long x 65 inches wide Interio...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock

By Miroy Frères

Located in London, GB

This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The clock case's finest feature is the charmingly naturalistic scene at its top, showing a full-length sculpture of a female figure sitting with a basket and two doves. They are displayed on a naturalistic, oval-shaped plinth, which is decorated all around its exterior with painstakingly intricate foliate motifs. Either side of the plinth there are two Sevres style porcelain panels, each of which shows a winged putto. One putto is shown writing, while the other is shown holding a dove. Each is set inside a turquoise blue border decorated with delicate gilt scrolls. In the centre of the plinth sits the clock dial, which is enamelled and contains Roman numerals. It is signed 'Prize Medal 1851 / Miroy Fres Brevetes / Paris' after the clock's maker, Miroy Freres...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair Of French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu And Rock Crystal Candelabras
Pair Of French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu And Rock Crystal Candelabras

Pair Of French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu And Rock Crystal Candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and extremely high quality pair of French 17th century Louis XIV period ormolu and rock crystal candelabras, circa 1680. Each eight arm girandole is raised by a circula...

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Gris St. Anne Marble and Ormolu Pedestal Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Gris St. Anne Marble and Ormolu Pedestal Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Gris St. Anne Marble and Ormolu Pedestal Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Gris St. Anne marble and ormolu pedestal clock. The rectangular shaped pedestal clock is raised by ormolu topie shaped legs below a mottl...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Leather Top Bureau Plat
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Leather Top Bureau Plat

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Leather Top Bureau Plat

Located in Forney, TX

An antique Louis XVI style writing desk with beautiful patina. Hand crafted in France in the early 20th century, featuring a rich mahogany finish adorned with gilt bronze ormolu moun...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900
King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900

King Edward VII Royal Bluthner Piano Exhibited in Paris Exhibition 1900

Located in Leeds, GB

An 1899, Bluthner grand piano with a rosewood case, decorated with Art Nouveau and Empire style elements. It was showcased at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle. Piano bought by King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in the Coronation year of 1902 to be situated in the ballroom of Malborough House. It was sold in 1936 to Major Maconochie in Bath. This piano is in great original condition having only had two previous owners. A rare opportunity to acquire a royal piano. The piano cheek side panel is inlaid with an Art Nouveau design featuring a stylised female head surrounded by whiplash lines and foliage. Musical instruments sit centrally in the design. Columnar, Empire style gilt mounts stand each side of the inlay. Napoleonic emblems of stars, palmettes and foliage feature here. Symmetrical female heads with flowing tresses and floral...

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Twenty-Seven Light Chandelier, c.1890
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Twenty-Seven Light Chandelier, c.1890

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Twenty-Seven Light Chandelier, c.1890

By Maison Mottheau et Fils

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century French palatial ormolu bronze twenty-seven light chandelier by the renowned designer and bronzier Maison Mottheau et Fils. This chandelier is in superb cond...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Limoges Enamel Dresser Box with Rococo Pastoral Scenes
19th Century French Limoges Enamel Dresser Box with Rococo Pastoral Scenes

19th Century French Limoges Enamel Dresser Box with Rococo Pastoral Scenes

By Limoges

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th C. French Limoges Enamel Dresser Box with Rococo Pastoral Scenes An elegant late 19th-century French enamel dresser or trinket box, richly decorated with hand-painted Rococo-i...

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Copper, Enamel, 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

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style 'Belle Époque' Ormolu Mounted and Kingwood Parquetry Single-Door Bombé Vitrine Display Cabinet, by Alexandre Hugnet (French, active la...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Carved Giltwood Torchères with Crystal Candelabra
Pair of 19th Century Carved Giltwood Torchères with Crystal Candelabra

Pair of 19th Century Carved Giltwood Torchères with Crystal Candelabra

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Giltwood Carved Torchères After the Design by Jean Pelletier for the King's State Apartments Supported on incurved tripartite plinths, the pair of torchères hand-carved i...

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19th Century English Baroque Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box
French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box

French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box. This exceptional box is raised on four foliate feet below large scale scrolled acanthus leaf corne...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Ormolu Boulle vitrine
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Ormolu Boulle vitrine

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Ormolu Boulle vitrine

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ebony and Ormolu Boulle vitrine. This stunning four door vitrine is raised on a rectangular plinth centered by an ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Samson Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Vases With Cover c.1870
Antique 19th Century Samson Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Vases With Cover c.1870

Antique 19th Century Samson Porcelain & Ormolu Mounted Vases With Cover c.1870

By Edmé Samson

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century French Samson porcelain lidded vases feature intricate ormolu bronze mounts gracing both base and lid. The lids are crowned with cherub-shaped finials, adorned w...

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1870s French Other Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set
Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set

Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

Napoleon III Period neoclassical style three-piece clock set. French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 58cm, width 47cm, depth 19cm Comprised of a mantel clock and two flanking c...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, Marble and Ormolu lamp
French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, Marble and Ormolu lamp

French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, Marble and Ormolu lamp

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, Marble and Ormolu screen lamp. This wonderful adjustable lamp is raised by four toupie shaped feet sup...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Russian Dog Head Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, Marble 3 Arm Candelabra
Pair Russian Dog Head Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, Marble 3 Arm Candelabra

Pair Russian Dog Head Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, Marble 3 Arm Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic Pair of 18th-Century Russian Dore Bronze Mounted, Rock Crystal, and Marble Three-Arm Candelabra with Dog’s Heads. Each candelabrum is set on a circular white marble base ...

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1790s Russian Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Sauteuse
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Sauteuse

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Sauteuse

Located in Forney, TX

Elegant and sophisticated antique French Louis XV style kingwood parquetry marble-top commode sauteuse. Born in France in the 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted in luxurious 18...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock
French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent large scale French 18th century Coromandel and ormolu Grandfather Clock, by André Furet. This very unique and high quality clock is raised by rectangular base with a li...

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18th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Hardstone, Ormolu and Boulle Mounted Ebonised Wood Sideboard
Hardstone, Ormolu and Boulle Mounted Ebonised Wood Sideboard

Hardstone, Ormolu and Boulle Mounted Ebonised Wood Sideboard

Located in London, GB

Hardstone, ormolu and Boulle mounted ebonised wood sideboard French, Late 19th Century Height 114cm, width 178cm, depth 50cm This splendid sideboard, carved from ebonised wood, stan...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Stone, Other, Ormolu

19th Century French Mahogany and Ormolu Bookcase in the Empire Style
19th Century French Mahogany and Ormolu Bookcase in the Empire Style

19th Century French Mahogany and Ormolu Bookcase in the Empire Style

By Antoine Krieger

Located in London, GB

An exceptional and fine library breakfront bookcase by Antoine Krieger of Paris In the Empire taste, this wonderful piece shows careful selection of matched flame mahogany veneers, contrasted by finely chiselled mercury gilded ormolu bronze mounts. The glazed, four door upper section is surmounted by ormolu laurel wreath victory garlands, and acanthus leaves to the cornice, the lower four blind doors having central caduceus mounts, emblematic of Mercury’s staff; the outer doors showing central Apollo masks, with acanthus leaves in a cruciform pattern; the cornered motifs being rosettes with conforming acanthus leaves; the pilaster columns are capped by stylised Tuscan capitals. The four oak lined drawers have Grecian Lyre backplates to the handles, and the locks are signed by the maker. The bookcase is elevated on toupie ‘cotton reel’ feet. The very finest workmanship has gone into this piece, as evinced by the ethereal ‘gold dust’ ormolu mounts, with the crispest of ciselure, and the breathtaking quality of the mahogany veneers. This piece, originally conceived by Percier and Fontaine, adopting the decoration from the Antique, is signed by Antoine Krieger of Paris. Circa 1860 Percier and Fontaine published in 1812 the ‘bon ton’ design collection, ‘Recueil des Decorations Interieurs...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu three arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by a lovely scrolled foliate design in a striking satin and burnished finis...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Self Portrait Rubens by F. Flor for Flor & Findel 19th Century
Antique Self Portrait Rubens by F. Flor for Flor & Findel 19th Century

Antique Self Portrait Rubens by F. Flor for Flor & Findel 19th Century

Located in London, GB

An antique Florentine copy of a self-portrait by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) painted by F. Flor for Flor & Findel, early 19th century. The portrait is framed in the original c...

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Early 19th Century Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Cloisonné enamel Jardiniere.
19th Century Cloisonné enamel Jardiniere.

19th Century Cloisonné enamel Jardiniere.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very decorative French19th Century Chinese style Cloisonné enamel jardiniere, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts of exotic bird handles, a pierced Chinese style stand and collar...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock by Roque, Paris. The clock is raised by elegant circular mottled feet with fine wrap around foliate band...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI style side cabinet, by Paul Sormani, circa 1890
French Louis XVI style side cabinet, by Paul Sormani, circa 1890

French Louis XVI style side cabinet, by Paul Sormani, circa 1890

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th Century French marble topped side cabinet, with radiating veneers, floral marquetry inlay, gilded ormolu mounts, two doors opening to reveal shelves within. ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Breccia Marble, Ormolu

A Wonderful Ormolu Ritual Dagger
A Wonderful Ormolu Ritual Dagger

A Wonderful Ormolu Ritual Dagger

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A mid 19th century French ritual dagger with a superb figure of skeletal father death, the blade engraved and the scabbard also mounted in ormolu and made to look as if it's much old...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Chandelier. Gasolier light fixture
Antique Chandelier. Gasolier light fixture

Antique Chandelier. Gasolier light fixture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gilt bronze gasolier converted to electricity, having two Necolassical etched globes

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

18th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Galbée Commode by Pierre Roussel
18th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Galbée Commode by Pierre Roussel

18th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Galbée Commode by Pierre Roussel

By Pierre Roussel

Located in Miami, FL

Versailles style, rare and important French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers stamped 'P. Roussel' (Pierre Roussel 1723-June 7, 1782 ). This fine and high quality commode wi...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Antique 18th Century English Corner Cabinets Marble Ormolu Parquetry
Pair Antique 18th Century English Corner Cabinets Marble Ormolu Parquetry

Pair Antique 18th Century English Corner Cabinets Marble Ormolu Parquetry

Located in London, GB

Pair Antique 18th Century English Corner Cabinets Marble Ormolu Parquetry English, 18th Century Height 89cm, width 75cm, depth 53cm This pair of 18th-century English corner cabine...

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18th Century English Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Louis XVI Style Walnut Armoire w/ Brass Ormolu, Inlay and Parquetry
Antique Louis XVI Style Walnut Armoire w/ Brass Ormolu, Inlay and Parquetry

Antique Louis XVI Style Walnut Armoire w/ Brass Ormolu, Inlay and Parquetry

Located in Pasadena, TX

This armoire is made in the Louis XVI style. Its made of walnut. Its has finely done Urns and botanicals inlaid on the front doors. The side doors are done in a parquetry and have he...

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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Console Table
19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Console Table

19th Century French Empire Style Walnut Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Elegant 19th Century French empire style walnut console table. Of good scale with pillars, ormolu mounts & topped off with an off white marble. 

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A Superb French Brass Rococo Spark Guard, Fire Screen
A Superb French Brass Rococo Spark Guard, Fire Screen

A Superb French Brass Rococo Spark Guard, Fire Screen

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Superb French Brass Rococo Spark Guard, Fire Screen The Fire guard is a superb quality piece, it has an elaborate scalloped shape with a carrying handle to the top. The frame is v...

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19th Century Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Gold-Plated Ormolu Picture Frame France, 1880s
Antique Gold-Plated Ormolu Picture Frame France, 1880s

Antique Gold-Plated Ormolu Picture Frame France, 1880s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

An exquisite antique French photo frame from the Belle Époque era, richly adorned with ornate gilt metal detailing and elevated on elegant ball feet. The thick bevelled crystal glass...

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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Metal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely handsome and impressive French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu executive desk. At the frieze is a central wider drawer flanked by smaller drawers at each sid...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu umbrella stan
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu umbrella stan

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu umbrella stan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and most decorative French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu umbrella stand. This wonderful three sided umbrella stand is raised by three pierced su...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Clocks, Lamps and Other Furniture and Decorative Objects for Sale

Antique ormolu furniture and decorative objects can be incorporated into a variety of spaces, and while demand for the material and/or technique was at its peak in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, ormolu is still widely loved by designers and collectors today.

What is ormolu?

Ormolu is a brilliant form of decorative trickery. To the untrained eye, ormolu clocks, jewelry boxes and other ormolu furniture and decor look like they're made of solid gold. But those in the know recognize ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — as having been essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

“Most commonly, ormolu refers to a bronze object that has been covered with gold, typically 18 karat or 24 karat,” explains Jamie Sinai, director of the antiques specialist Mayfair Gallery, in London. “For that reason, ormolu is sometimes called gilt bronze or, in French, bronze doré. Strictly speaking, however, the term ormolu also denotes the technique of applying gold to a metal.”

“The word comes from the French or moulu, which translates as ‘ground or powdered gold’ — the form the gold takes before it is applied to a metal surface.”

From the court of King Louis XVI to that of Napoleon I, the French elite snapped up furniture mounted with ormolu, as well as sconces, candelabra and table lamps made from the material. “As the French reputation for supreme art, architecture and furniture developed, the craze for ormolu spread across Europe,” adds Sinai.

Today, antiques collectors and interior designers continue to prize ormolu for its extraordinary craftsmanship and history-infused glamour. 

“This wondrous material was highly sought after in France as the ultimate luxury. It magically resembled solid gold and sparkled under candlelight,” says Sinai.

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