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Material: Ormolu
Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775
Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775

Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775

By Josua Lanner

Located in Charleston, SC

Swedish black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tall case clock with arched decorative floral hood, flanking finials, turned bulbous columns, ormolu and steel engraved face, figural flo...

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1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Steel

Antique French Marquetry Rosewood & Ormolu Jardiniere Wine Celarette Table 1860
Antique French Marquetry Rosewood & Ormolu Jardiniere Wine Celarette Table 1860

Antique French Marquetry Rosewood & Ormolu Jardiniere Wine Celarette Table 1860

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality antique French Louis XV marquetry inlaid rosewood and ormolu jardiniere, wine cooler, side table, circa 1860. The table with a removeable lid with twin gilt bronze roc...

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Pair of French Ormolu & Glass Ewers, 19th Century
Antique Pair of French Ormolu & Glass Ewers, 19th Century

Antique Pair of French Ormolu & Glass Ewers, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly superb decorative antique pair of ormolu glass ewers, circa 1870 in date. The hinged covers with cabouchon semi precious stone finials and scrolling mythical beast handles. The faceted baluster glass...

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1870s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis Revival Console Side Table 19th Century
Antique French Louis Revival Console Side Table 19th Century

Antique French Louis Revival Console Side Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique French Louis Revival marble topped and ormolu mounted mahogany console table, Cira 1880 in date. The shaped Sainte-Anne des Pyrenees marble top features a de...

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1880s Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk
A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk

A French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany & Ormolu Secretaire - Knee-Hole Desk

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Knee-Hole Secretaire with a Pull-Drawer Desk and Three Upper-Drawers with Two-Side Door Compartments, the...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

A Late 18th Century George III Marble and Ormolu Fireplace Mantel
A Late 18th Century George III Marble and Ormolu Fireplace Mantel

A Late 18th Century George III Marble and Ormolu Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century English statuary marble chimneypiece with columns and panels in a grey spar marble. A plain centre tablet flanked on either side by the blue/grey spar marble pane...

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1780s English George III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Statuary Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890
French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890

French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and Ormolu Inkwell Circa 1890

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 7 1/2in W: 10 1/2in D: 7 3/4in This Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Champlevé and bronze Ormolu Inkwell is truly a sight to be seen! If we take a look at t...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch
Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch

Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch

Located in London, GB

Antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze couch French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 107cm, width 192cm, depth 72cm This beautiful canapé style couch...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Royal Vienna Painted Porcelain Urn and Cover
Pair of Royal Vienna Painted Porcelain Urn and Cover

Pair of Royal Vienna Painted Porcelain Urn and Cover

Located in New York, NY

Highly important pair of royal Vienna painted porcelain urn and cover Painted with two large allegorical scenes. Cobalt blue ground with gold raised decoration and two handles. Sign...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair 19th Century Bowls - Chinese Porcelain - Family Rose - Bronze Gilt Mounts
Pair 19th Century Bowls - Chinese Porcelain - Family Rose - Bronze Gilt Mounts

Pair 19th Century Bowls - Chinese Porcelain - Family Rose - Bronze Gilt Mounts

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair of Chinese "Family Rose" Bowls, in a French ormolu gilt pedestal mount with side handles. The bronze mounts are made in France, 1870-1880. The pair is in good condition. No c...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century Ebonized Empire Style Black Hair Hide Armchairs
Pair 19th Century Ebonized Empire Style Black Hair Hide Armchairs

Pair 19th Century Ebonized Empire Style Black Hair Hide Armchairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th Century ebonized mahogany Empire style fauteuil with winged caryatids, newly upholstered in a deep espresso hairhide.

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Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Writing Desk
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Writing Desk

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Writing Desk

Located in London, GB

This beautiful desk, beautifully finished in kingwood, leather and gilt bronze, is a fantastic piece of 19th century French design in the Louis XV style. Elegant, beautifully crafted...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian
Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian

Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of thirteen-flame candelabra France or Russia Second quarter of 19th century Cast, chiseled and gilt bronze Height 40.95 in (cm 104), diameter 17,7 in (cm 45) 97 lb (44 kg) Sta...

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1830s French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Putti Torchères
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Putti Torchères

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Putti Torchères

Located in New York, NY

A pair of boy and girl putti, carrying seven light gilt bronze torchères with fluting, bands of acanthus leaves with scroll form branches. The putti are patenated a rich black, donni...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau de Dame, by François Linke. Signed to the bronze mount ‘F.Linke’. Linke Index Number 1650. This very fine and unusual bureau de dame ha...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Rose Branch Pendant Ormolu, 1900s
Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Rose Branch Pendant Ormolu, 1900s

Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Rose Branch Pendant Ormolu, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This lovely stylish pendant or hanger was made to hang on a chain. Made in Germany, circa 1900. A very pretty piece of antique jewellery which would make a fine addition to any coll...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode, By Paul Sormani, Paris. The finely proportioned bombé-shaped commode is veneered with floral marquetry in precious timb...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Rococo style gilt bronze and Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet French, 19th Century Height 194cm, width 120cm, depth 50cm This large and exquisite vitrine cabinet is a true statement pi...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted and Marquetry Gueridon Side Table
French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted and Marquetry Gueridon Side Table

French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted and Marquetry Gueridon Side Table

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany and tulipwood marquetry gueridon side-table. The circular top inlaid with a floral design marquetry and sy...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Italian Painted Wood Empire Folding Screen in Gilt Bronze Frame
19th Century Italian Painted Wood Empire Folding Screen in Gilt Bronze Frame

19th Century Italian Painted Wood Empire Folding Screen in Gilt Bronze Frame

Located in Firenze, IT

This one-of-a-kind antique Italian Empire Period folding screen is a masterpiece of early 19th-century craftsmanship, dating most likely from 1801 during the Republic of Lucca. Pain...

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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Mantel Clock in Gilded Bronze, Empire Restoration Style, 1800s
Antique Mantel Clock in Gilded Bronze, Empire Restoration Style, 1800s

Antique Mantel Clock in Gilded Bronze, Empire Restoration Style, 1800s

Located in MADRID, ES

Spectacular mercury-gilt bronze mantel clock Early 19th century, Empire–Restoration period Dimensions: 56 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. Paris movement with Brocot suspension ...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Pedestals with Cherub Design, France, 1850
Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Pedestals with Cherub Design, France, 1850

Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Pedestals with Cherub Design, France, 1850

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair of Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Pedestals. Each modelled with three upright supports of angels and joined by spheres with seated cherubs holding a castle and a mirror. The tripa...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Breche d'Alep Marble
Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Breche d'Alep Marble

Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Breche d'Alep Marble

Located in London, GB

A Louis XVI period late 18th century fireplace in Breche d'Alep marble with Ormolu enrichments and cast iron interior panel. The frieze with beaded decoration, acanthus leaf and moul...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Boulle Centre Table
Antique French Boulle Centre Table

Antique French Boulle Centre Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique French Boulle Centre Table having a fabulous serpentine shaped top featuring all over tortoise shell and profuse inlaid brass decora...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century English Sheraton Bookcase Cabinet
19th Century English Sheraton Bookcase Cabinet

19th Century English Sheraton Bookcase Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

Elegant sophistication at its finest, an outstanding, very fine quality, monumental sized, early 19th century English Sheraton two piece bookcase cabinet. The exquisitely handcrafted...

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Early 19th Century Sheraton Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's
Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's

Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Louis XV period Meissen porcelain vases, formed in openwork lattice and mounted with original gilt bronze ormolu. Each vase rises from a pierced rocaille ormolu base into a...

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Mid-18th Century German Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Malachite Sculpture Hamlet 19th Century
Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Malachite Sculpture Hamlet 19th Century

Antique Continental Gilt Bronze Malachite Sculpture Hamlet 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique gilt bronze, malachite desk stand sculpture of Hamlet, circa 1870 in date. This exceptionally executed sculpture is in the novelty form of a gilt bronze fig...

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19th Century Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout
Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout

Pair French Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Chibout

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This finely detailed, and hand chased pair of bronze candelabra were made by Pierre Chibout. Active 1806-24, he worked with Claude Francois Rabiat who's workshop he took over in 181...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock

By Kahn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal "Régulateur de Parquet" Clock, after the model attributed to Jean-...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Louis XV Style Inlaid Convertible Card and Checkerboard Games Table
Vintage Louis XV Style Inlaid Convertible Card and Checkerboard Games Table

Vintage Louis XV Style Inlaid Convertible Card and Checkerboard Games Table

Located in Morristown, NJ

Early 20th C. Louis XV style convertible games table with a floral and checkerboard inlaid tabletop with ormolu bound edge. The tabletop rotates and opens to a green felt lined squar...

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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Portrait Napoléon Josephine Painting Ormolu Picture Frame 19Ct
Antique French Portrait Napoléon Josephine Painting Ormolu Picture Frame 19Ct

Antique French Portrait Napoléon Josephine Painting Ormolu Picture Frame 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning example of a pair of oil on card Paintings depicting Napoleon and Josephine in oval form within a gilt frame and under cushioned glass, on an ivorine ground complete with or...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk By Paul Sormani
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk By Paul Sormani

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Desk By Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 29 1/4 in W: 38 1/4 in D: 25 1/2 in A masterwork of nineteenth-century French cabinetmaking, this French Louis XVI style bronze ormolu mounted mahogany writing desk...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French early 19th century Mahogany and Ormolu center table
French early 19th century Mahogany and Ormolu center table

French early 19th century Mahogany and Ormolu center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive French early 19th century Empire st. flame Mahogany and Ormolu center table, circa 1815. This high quality circular table is raised on ball supports which conceal t...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Palatial & Massive Antique French Louis XVI Baccarat Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier
Palatial & Massive Antique French Louis XVI Baccarat Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier

Palatial & Massive Antique French Louis XVI Baccarat Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Palatial & Massive Important Antique French Louis XVI Baccarat Ormolu & Cut Crystal Chandelier of Exquisite Craftsmanship by Baccarat, Paris, 19th Century. A palatial and massive an...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Stunning Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock
Stunning Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock

Stunning Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock

By Richard & Co.

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and stunning original antique French boudoir clock. It is beautifully made of ormolu (finely gilded bronze), very well modelled and chased, and mounted with exquisite Sèvres s...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Baccarat 'Atrib.' Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Baccarat 'Atrib.' Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Baccarat 'Atrib.' Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique French Ormolu mounted Baccarat ( atrib.) crystal flush mount chandelier. France, circa 1900s Attributed to Baccarat An impressive, diminutive work, which displays the s...

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised on rectangular concave side feet, below the circular base. The base is accented with flowing scrolled acanthus leaves that continue up the fut to a flower bud design. Four scrolled arms also decorated with scrolled acanthus leaves and floral bobeches. With all original gilt throughout. Displayed with signature Cedric DuPont Antique...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Serving Dish, French, Cut Glass, Ormolu, Bowl, Empire Taste, Victorian
Antique Serving Dish, French, Cut Glass, Ormolu, Bowl, Empire Taste, Victorian

Antique Serving Dish, French, Cut Glass, Ormolu, Bowl, Empire Taste, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique serving dish. A French, cut glass and ormolu presentation centrepiece or fruit bowl in the Empire manner, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Wonderf...

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1890s French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Exceptional 19C French Empire Style Buffet/Vitrine by AME Fournier
Exceptional 19C French Empire Style Buffet/Vitrine by AME Fournier

Exceptional 19C French Empire Style Buffet/Vitrine by AME Fournier

By A.M.E Fournier

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING an OUTSTANDING, IMPORTANT and UNIQUE 19C French Empire Style Buffet/Vitrine by AME Fournier. Pieces by A.M.E. Fournier are EXTREMELY RARE and ...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Siena Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis
French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis

French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis

Located in London, GB

A rare French Empire Gout d'Egypt mantle clock depiciting the Goddess Isis, in ormolu, red or rouge griotte marble and patinated bronze, known as the Thomas Hope Clock. This very rar...

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Early 1800s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Nouveau Floral  Acid-Etched Centerpiece Attributed St. Louis, France C 1900
Art Nouveau Floral  Acid-Etched Centerpiece Attributed St. Louis, France C 1900

Art Nouveau Floral Acid-Etched Centerpiece Attributed St. Louis, France C 1900

By Saint Louis

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Art Nouveau ∧ Acid-Etched Centerpiece Attributed to St. Louis, France, circa 1900s Two Pieces: Art Glass Bowl and Ormolu Base An exceptional Art Nouveau centerpiece attributed to ...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Belle Époque Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

A Fine 19th-Century French Ormolu Fireside Stick Stand, Circa 1870
A Fine 19th-Century French Ormolu Fireside Stick Stand, Circa 1870

A Fine 19th-Century French Ormolu Fireside Stick Stand, Circa 1870

Located in Lincoln, GB

A Fine 19th-Century French Ormolu Fireside Stick Stand, Circa 1870 Of superb quality and arresting presence, this elegant gilt-bronze stick stand epitomises the refined taste of the ...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century
Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century

Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock raised on an associated malachite base, of monumental scale, masterpiece of French Neoclassical decorative art from the late 18th Century, the dial and ...

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet

By Maison Millet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's desk or writing table) with an enam...

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Tazza, 1838 Hunting Royal Service of King Louis Philippe
Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Tazza, 1838 Hunting Royal Service of King Louis Philippe

Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Tazza, 1838 Hunting Royal Service of King Louis Philippe

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Tazza, 1838 Hunting Royal Service of King Louis Philippe This exceptional Sèvres porcelain ormolu-mounted tazza, dating to 1838, forms part of the renowned ...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Empire Bronze / Mahogany Vanity
French Empire Bronze / Mahogany Vanity

French Empire Bronze / Mahogany Vanity

Located in Tarry Town, NY

French Empire style mahogany vanity / dressing table with gilt bronze mounted design and oval attached mirror, front pulling drawer and side pair of candelabra. The vanity / dressing...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode, KAHAN
Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode, KAHAN

Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode, KAHAN

By Bronzes By Leon Kahn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and large French late 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany, Kingwood Bandings and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marq...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Lidded Vases, 19th C
Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Lidded Vases, 19th C

Antique Pair French Ormolu Mounted Pink Sevres Lidded Vases, 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique pair of French Sevres porcelain and ormolu mounted lidded vases, Circa 1860 in date. With domed lids and fluted bodies, they are superbly decorated wi...

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1860s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer

By Julien Le Roy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and large scale pair of French 18th century Louis XV period cartel clock and barometer signed Le Roy & Cie, Paris. Each ormolu case has a exquisite a symmetrical design with scrolled foliate movements amidst richly chased branches and flowers. At the center are the original enameled dials one being the clock and the other being the barometer. Each dial is surrounded by an ormolu lattice design while above are period scenes of a gentleman courting a maiden. The young man stands above the young maiden playing a flute while she sits below reading the sheet music. Two sheep seem to be enjoying themselves listening to the music being played. Julien Le Roy (1686-1759) was a major 18th-century Parisian clockmaker and watchmaker. Born in Tours in 1686, by the age of 13, he had already made his first clock. In 1699, he moved to Paris further training. He became maitre horloger in 1713 and later juré of his guild. Further appointments followed, including the Directorship of the Société des Arts, but the pinnacle of his achievement was being appointed clockmaker (Horloger Ordinaire du Roi) toking Louis XV in 1739. He carried on his business from Rue du Harlay until his death in 1759. His son Pierre Le Roy...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze and Ormolu Lamps

True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze and Ormolu Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style patinated bronze, ormolu and white Carrara marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by a square base with co...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cabinet
18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cabinet

18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A rare 18th century Italian walnut chest / credenza, Renaissance Period, neoclassical influenced, having two elaborately carved figural statue c...

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18th Century Renaissance Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Kingwood Jewellery Box
Victorian Kingwood Jewellery Box

Victorian Kingwood Jewellery Box

Located in Altrincham, GB

Victorian Kingwood Jewellery Box - with ormolu mounted decoration opening to a pink fabric lined interior - French Import for the UK market - 14.5 x 11.5 x 7"h

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Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French chest of drawers in wood and bronze, Louis XV and Louis XVI transition
French chest of drawers in wood and bronze, Louis XV and Louis XVI transition

French chest of drawers in wood and bronze, Louis XV and Louis XVI transition

By FRENCH CLICHE

Located in Valladolid, ES

Exquisite Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition style chest, made around 1800 in France. It features an impressive marble top resting on a mixed-linear structure and two large drawers, with ...

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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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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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