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Material: Ormolu
Antique Sèvres Porcelain Charger of Louis XVI, 19th Century
Antique Sèvres Porcelain Charger of Louis XVI, 19th Century

Antique Sèvres Porcelain Charger of Louis XVI, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an important large decorative antique French ormolu-mounted Sèvres Porcelain charger featuring portaits of Louis XVI and important members of his court, the rear with underglaze blue factory Sevres mark, mid-19th century in date. It has a striking Bleu Celeste and gilt tooled border with a central portrait of Louis XVI surounded by eight profile portraits of lady courtiers, including Marie Antoinette, Princess Marie-Louise Thérèse and Marquise de Montesson. There is no mistaking the quality and unique design of this charger which is sure to be a treasured addition to your home. Condition: In excellent condition, with no chips, cracks or signs of repair and only minor signs of wear associated with useuse, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 50 x width 50 x depth 3 Dimensions in inches: Height 19.7 x width 19.7 x depth 1.2 Louis XVI was king of France when the monarchy was overthrown during the French Revolution and was guillotined in 1793. Louis was born at Versailles on 23 August 1754. In 1770, he married Marie Antoinette, daughter of the emperor and empress of Austria...

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1850s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Clock
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Clock

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Clock

By LaCroix a Paris 1

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Mantle Clock, 19th century, the circular white enamel barrel dial signed "Jacques LaCroix a Paris", the movement strike on bell, surmounte...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Mid 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Tulipwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat
Mid 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Tulipwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat

Mid 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Tulipwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period tulipwood and ormolu bureau plat desk. The three drawer desk is raised by four fine square tapered legs with beautifu...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box
French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box

French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A highly detailed and most elegant French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle Marquetry cabinet/trunk. This impressive rectangular trunk is raised ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Reloj de sobremesa dorado al mercurio y patinado, siglo XIX
Reloj de sobremesa dorado al mercurio y patinado, siglo XIX

Reloj de sobremesa dorado al mercurio y patinado, siglo XIX

Located in MADRID, ES

Reloj de sobremesa francés de una calidad excepcional. Se trata de una pieza de época Restauración/Carlos X (c. 1820-1830). Aunque mantiene la estructura del estilo Imperio, las fo...

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1820s French Charles X Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Sevres Porcelain Table Clock
Sevres Porcelain Table Clock

Sevres Porcelain Table Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON OUR COLLECTION OVAL SHAPE TABLE CLOCK WITH BRASS BRACKET From our European Ceramics collection, we are delighted to offer this Sevres Style Porcelain Tab...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra

Located in London, GB

These exceptional, large pair of red marble and gilt bronze candelabra is opulently decorated finely-cast neoclassical style decorations. Each candelabrum is formed as a red marble vase...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

New Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case, N
New Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case, N

New Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case, N

By DeART, Franz Hermle

Located in Germantown, MD

A 21st Century German Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case in new open box condition. Clock made in Germany by the historic, very famous Franz Hermle clock...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase
Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase

Chinese Floral Islamic Style Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Vase

Located in London, GB

Chinese floral Islamic style cloisonné enamel and ormolu vase Chinese, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 13cm, diameter 13cm This beautiful bowl...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th century Neo-Classical Ormolu vanity mirror
French 19th century Neo-Classical Ormolu vanity mirror

French 19th century Neo-Classical Ormolu vanity mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming French 19th century Neo-Classical Ormolu vanity mirror. This elegant swivel mirror is raised by a square stepped Ormolu base with a square mottled pedestal below. The pede...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock
Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful classical clock made in the style of Louis XVI by Samuel Marti. Stunning ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted on a marble base. It is decorated with an inset laurel swag...

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19th Century French Louis XVI 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 Boulle Ormolu and Ebony Bureau Plat/Desk by Mathieu Béfort, France
19th Century Boulle Ormolu and Ebony Bureau Plat/Desk by Mathieu Béfort, France

19th Century Boulle Ormolu and Ebony Bureau Plat/Desk by Mathieu Béfort, France

By Mathieu Béfort, Befort Jeune, André-Charles Boulle

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century Regency Boulle-style ormolu and ebony wood bureau plat/desk by Mathieu Béfort (AKA: Béfort Jeune), France By: Mathieu Béfort, Béfort Jeune, André-Charles Boulle (i...

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1880s French Regency Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu

French Napoleon III  Black Centre Table
French Napoleon III  Black Centre Table

French Napoleon III Black Centre Table

Located in Kastrup, DK

A French Napoleon III serpentine console table or salon table in ebonized wood with elaborate and fine ormolu details. Four cabriolet legs, each leg decorated with an ormolu mount of...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Onyx Figural Mantel Clock, Circa 1815
Antique French Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Onyx Figural Mantel Clock, Circa 1815

Antique French Gilt Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Onyx Figural Mantel Clock, Circa 1815

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An extraordinary example of Empire period craftsmanship, this grand French mantel clock was created circa 1815 by the esteemed sculptor and clockmaker Albert Ernest. It exemplifies t...

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1810s Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu dining table
French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu dining table

French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu dining table

By Maison Jansen

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu dining table, attributed to Maison Jansen. This exceptional oval table is raised by elegant c...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu lamps
pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu lamps

pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and intricately detailed pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu lamps. Each most elegant vase mounted into a lamp is raised by pierced foliat...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

An Italian Bronze and Ormolu Bacchic Figure, 19th Century
An Italian Bronze and Ormolu Bacchic Figure, 19th Century

An Italian Bronze and Ormolu Bacchic Figure, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Italian Bronze and Ormolu Bacchic Figure, 19th Century Description: The ivy wreathed and bearded figure in languid contrapposto, leaning against a tree stump entwined in creeping...

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19th Century Italian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations
18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations

18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-18th Century porcelain snuff tobacco box with Ormulu gilt embossed relief and with empire classical motives. The inside of the lid is decorated with colorful flowers. Wonderful a...

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Mid-18th Century European Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Elegant Ormolu-Mounted Brèche Violette Marble Covered Urns
Pair of Elegant Ormolu-Mounted Brèche Violette Marble Covered Urns

Pair of Elegant Ormolu-Mounted Brèche Violette Marble Covered Urns

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of ormolu-mounted brèche violette marble covered urns. Each of baluster shape. The dome cover with foliate ribbon finial with cast mounts handles and berry swags above a...

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19th Century Baroque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Griotte Marble Bust
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Griotte Marble Bust

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Griotte Marble Bust

By Léopold Harzé

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high-quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble bust, named Dorine and signed by Léopold Harzé. The bust is...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers

A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers

Located in London, GB

Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Ea...

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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

By Baccarat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Palatial Antique Louis XV Style Cobalt Blue Sevres Attributed Vases
Pair of Palatial Antique Louis XV Style Cobalt Blue Sevres Attributed Vases

Pair of Palatial Antique Louis XV Style Cobalt Blue Sevres Attributed Vases

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 34 3/4 in W: 16 1/2 In D: 14 in This magnificent palatial pair of cobalt blue porcelain vases, attributed to the celebrated Sèvres manufactory, represents the height...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large French Belle Époque Style Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Glass Chandelier
Large French Belle Époque Style Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Glass Chandelier

Large French Belle Époque Style Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Glass Chandelier

Located in London, GB

Large French Belle Époque Style Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Glass Chandelier French, 20th Century Height 240cm, diameter 190cm This striking chandelier captures the refined grace...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Mounted Dressing Table & Mirror 19th Century
Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Mounted Dressing Table & Mirror 19th Century

Antique Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Mounted Dressing Table & Mirror 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French bois de Violette, ormolu and Sevres porcelain mounted dressing table circa 1860 in date. It has been masterfully crafted from beautiful Bois de V...

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1860s Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock
An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock

An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Amersham, GB

This Fine french four glass mantel clock has a beautifully gilded case with thick bevelled glass panels and doors. the eight day movement with visible jewelled Brocot escapement is m...

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1870s French Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu

Antique Chandelier. Empire style chandelier
Antique Chandelier. Empire style chandelier

Antique Chandelier. Empire style chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite and rare Empire style chandelier with elaborate gilt bronze frame and crystal pyramids and pendalogues. France, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 58" Diameter 34"

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Early 20th Century French Empire Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box
19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box

19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement period Bohemian enameled jewel casket attributed to luxury glassmaker Moser. Hand-crafted in the late 19th cent...

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19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Metal, 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

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal chandelier. The twelve light chandelier displays a wonderful montgolfière shape centered by a stunning bottom crystal ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères
Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères

Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères

By Japy Frères

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french gilt bronze/ormolu cloisonné champlevé enameled mantle clock garniture set by Japy Frères By: Japy Frères Material: bronze, enamel, glass, metal, ormolu, paint, cork Technique: cast, champlevé, cloissoné, cold-painted, enameled, gilt, hand-painted, metalwork, molded Dimensions: 6 in x 19.5 in x 15 in Date: late 19th century, circa 1890 Style: Napoleon III, Rococo Revival, Neoclassicism, Louis XVI, Empire Place of origin: France The Japy family is a french industrial dynasty originally from Beaucourt in the Territoire de Belfort. They owned the second largest french company in terms of capital during the Second Empire. Its influential members left their mark on the french industrial landscape through numerous innovations, particularly in clockmaking, typewriters and pumps, as well as in labor organization and workers' social life in the 19th century. This magnificent late 19th century french mantle clock garniture, work of the eminent Japy family, radiates the opulent decorative style of the Rococo Revival. A four glass...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Ormolu Tureen Dish Centrepiece Gilt Bowl Cherub Planter Louis XV
French Ormolu Tureen Dish Centrepiece Gilt Bowl Cherub Planter Louis XV

French Ormolu Tureen Dish Centrepiece Gilt Bowl Cherub Planter Louis XV

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning Louis XV style ormolu tureen adorned with a charming plethora of cherubim Amazing details to this piece, the grape adorned rim, floral drapes, rosettes, arabesques and of co...

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1980s Louis XV Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century French Kingwood Regence Style Tric-Trac Games Table
19th Century French Kingwood Regence Style Tric-Trac Games Table

19th Century French Kingwood Regence Style Tric-Trac Games Table

Located in Essex, MA

Fine 19th Century French Kingwood Regence Style Backgammon Games Table. Referred to as Tric-Trac. Kingwood and figured walnut marquetry inlay. Regence bronze mounts. Ebony with bone ...

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19th Century French Régence Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Vernis-Martin Cabinet
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Vernis-Martin Cabinet

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Vernis-Martin Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Tulpwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Style Serpentine Meuble d'Appui (Side cabinet) with Marble Top. The triple-bombé single door body fitted with a Spanish Brocatelle marble top, the single front door centered with a painting depicting a park scene with a man seated across two ladies and a young man standing between them playing violin, the upper apron painting section depicting a lake scene with coastal trees, all surmounted with floral and acanthus ormolu mounts and raise on cabriolet legs with gilt-bronze sabots. Two interior wooden shelves. The lockplate stamped: "V.F. (Crossed keys...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock In The Rococo Style
A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock In The Rococo Style

A Large 19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock In The Rococo Style

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine 19th century and substantial ormolu clock, of Rococo balloon form, sweeping acanthus swags, scrolls and floral flourishes, which is topped by classical cornucopias. The clock ...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Empire Clock
French Empire Clock

French Empire Clock

Located in Hudson, NY

A very finely cast gilt bronze clock depicting Psyche at her toilet. The reflective mirror of polished bronze and that each element is cast separately then screwed on is an excellent...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Satyr
19th Century French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Satyr

19th Century French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Satyr

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Satyr France, Circa 1875 A good quality 19th Century French Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Saty...

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19th Century Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Commode By Henry Dasson Henry Dasson A marble top above a frieze set with three drawers with pierced laurel decoration and ribbon tied foliate wreaths, over three garland-hung cupboard doors each with shelves, flanked by concave corners fitted with a freestanding baluster form column, the sides similarly decorated and standing on toupie feet. Signed Henry Dasson 1879 to the bronze mount on the side and stamped Henry Dasson 1879 twice to the back of the carcass. After the very famous 18th century model by Martin Carlin. Henry Dasson was considered one of the finest makers of gilt bronze mounted furniture in the nineteenth Century. He established a workshop at 106 rue Vieille-du-Temple, Paris, and specialised in the production of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI style furniture using the very finest ormolu mounts with the highest quality mercury gilding. In 1871, Dasson purchase Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen business and remaining stock. Dasson exhibited at the 1878 and 1889 Paris Exhibition. He displayed Louis XV and XVI styles as well as pieces of his own modified eighteenth century design. The exhibits in 1878 included a table entirely in gilt bronze, purchased by Lord Dudley. Martin Carlin (ca 1730 – 1785) was a Parisian ébéniste, born at Freiburg, who was received master at Paris in 1766. Carlin worked at first in the shop of Jean-François Oeben, whose sister he married. He set up independently in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, an unfashionable quarter of Paris, where few of his wealthy clientele would have penetrated. Carlin sold his works exclusively to marchands-merciers such as Simon-Philippe Poirier and his partner Dominique Daguerre, who acted as decorator-designers. It was only through these entrepreneurs that Carlin could acquire the Sèvres porcelain plaques that decorate many of his pieces. His earliest such pieces are datable by the marks on their porcelain to 1766; they followed designs supplied by the dealer Poirier. Although Martin Carlin made some larger pieces— secrétaires à abattant (drop-front secretary desks), tables, and commodes— he is best known for refined small furnishings...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Marble Urn Vase Centerpiece 19thC
Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Marble Urn Vase Centerpiece 19thC

Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Dore Marble Urn Vase Centerpiece 19thC

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Example of French lidded grand tour ormolu & bronze cast heavy duty model of a two handled Urn of Museum quality. First quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly Regency per...

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Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet 19th Century
Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet 19th Century

Antique French Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Louis Revival parquetry and ormolu mounted breakront vitrine, circa 1860 in date. This beautiful cabinet has exquisite parquetry and crossbanded ...

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1860s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Sconces
Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Sconces

Nice Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Sconces

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five Light Sconces With fine quality foliate-scrolled arms and backplate, centered by a female mask and five tiered lights. Details: Height ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th C. Chapuis Signed Sevres Painted Cobalt & Gilt Porcelain Ormolu Centerpiece
19th C. Chapuis Signed Sevres Painted Cobalt & Gilt Porcelain Ormolu Centerpiece

19th C. Chapuis Signed Sevres Painted Cobalt & Gilt Porcelain Ormolu Centerpiece

By Chapuis

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th century Sevres hand-painted, cobalt & gilt porcelain ormolu mounted two-handle Centerpiece signed by French Artist A Chapuis. Intricate ormolu designs and decorations with acanthus leaves, flowers and other decoration. Beautiful Large Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece. Large Porcelain platter...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

True Pair Of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Marly Horse Statues
True Pair Of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Marly Horse Statues

True Pair Of French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Marly Horse Statues

By Guillaume Coustou

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and large scale true pair of French 19th century patinated Bronze Marly horse statues, after a model by Coustou. Each statue is raised on a rock and ground like des...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Cabinet in Walnut with Ormolu in Louis XVI Style, France, c. 1850
Napoleon III Cabinet in Walnut with Ormolu in Louis XVI Style, France, c. 1850

Napoleon III Cabinet in Walnut with Ormolu in Louis XVI Style, France, c. 1850

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very fine Napoleon III cabinet or bookcase in the Louis XVI style with original marble top, bronze doré ormolu, antique 18th century French book bindings on the end doors and a bra...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Large Ormolu Mounted Walnut & Marquetry Serpentine Credenza 19th Century
Antique Large Ormolu Mounted Walnut & Marquetry Serpentine Credenza 19th Century

Antique Large Ormolu Mounted Walnut & Marquetry Serpentine Credenza 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut and wood floral marquetry inlaid credenza, circa 1860 in date. The shaped top above a pair of panel doors inlaid with f...

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1860s Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry and Marble Top Oval Table Ambulant
Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry and Marble Top Oval Table Ambulant

Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry and Marble Top Oval Table Ambulant

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry and Marble Top Oval Table Ambulant Measures 22" in width, 13.5" in depth and 27" in height. Lower tier clearance is 16.5"

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode
18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode

18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode

Located in Nashville, TN

Introducing a stunning and rare piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and sophistication of 18th century French design - the early 18th century French Commode with Rosewood I...

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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

A French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Side or Center Table, Attr. Maison Jansen
A French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Side or Center Table, Attr. Maison Jansen

A French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Side or Center Table, Attr. Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany and Tulipwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Circular Side or Center Table (Gueridon) Probably by Maison Jansen, Paris. The four cab...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A Pair Of English Regency Ormolu and Cut Glass Candelabra, attributed to Blades
A Pair Of English Regency Ormolu and Cut Glass Candelabra, attributed to Blades

A Pair Of English Regency Ormolu and Cut Glass Candelabra, attributed to Blades

By John Blades

Located in Long Island City, NY

Indulge in the timeless elegance of these exquisite English Regency Candelabra, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the era. Crafted circa 1820 and attributed to the esteeme...

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19th Century English Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Malachite Ormolu & Bronze Mantel Clock Silk Suspension Movement, 19th C
Antique Malachite Ormolu & Bronze Mantel Clock Silk Suspension Movement, 19th C

Antique Malachite Ormolu & Bronze Mantel Clock Silk Suspension Movement, 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a superb quality antique French malachite, bronze and ormolu mantel clock dating from Circa 1850 in date. It features Louis XVI seated on an ormolu throne chair whilst reading a book. The clockmakers name is inscribed on the backplate. It is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. The movement bearing the serial number 29, made and signed by Japy Fils 1849. It has an early French silk suspension...

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1850s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Crystal and Ormolu Lion Head Ring-Handle Ice Bucket
Crystal and Ormolu Lion Head Ring-Handle Ice Bucket

Crystal and Ormolu Lion Head Ring-Handle Ice Bucket

Located in New York, NY

Crystal and ormolu lion head ring-handle ice bucket. Elegant diapered crystal basin with gilt rim and finely chased lion ring handles perfect for chillin...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century Bust – F. Aulde – Gilt Bronze – César
19th Century Bust – F. Aulde – Gilt Bronze – César

19th Century Bust – F. Aulde – Gilt Bronze – César

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant late 19th century gilt bronze bust of César, attributed to French maker F. Aulde. Executed in a neoclassical style, the bust represents a Roman figure—likely Julius Caesar—dr...

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1880s French Classical Roman 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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