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Material: Ormolu
Pair Of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Green Marble & Ormolu Urns
Pair Of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Green Marble & Ormolu Urns

Pair Of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Green Marble & Ormolu Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant pair of French 19th century Belle Époque period Neo-Classical st. ormolu and green marble urns. The urns are raised on circular mottled bases with bottom ormolu plates...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils
Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils

Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Antique French Clock by Le Roy & Fils

By Le Roy, Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A magnificent Renaissance style clock by the renown Parisian clockmaking firm of Le Roy &Fils. Beautifully modelled in finely gilded bronze and finely decorated with exquisite polychrome champlevé enamel. The case is formed with an arched swan neck pediment surmounted by a turret with elaborate finial. To the sides are charming figures of cherubs clutching the baluster turned pillars. A third cherub is seated above the dial. The dial is also gilded bronze with champlevé enamel and is complete with original finely blued steel hands. The clock is decorated in the round with a frosted glass rear door. Please note that this type of clock does not have a glazed bezel to cover the dial. The French movement is of high quality and is by Vincenti et Cie. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is particularly good with only minor wear where the clock has been handled and some light marks and discolouration. The rear most bun feet are missing however the clock sits very well without them. Rear frosted glass has some marks. Enamel is very good. Established by Basile Charles Le Roy in 1785, the firm of Le Roy et Fils became a well-established and renowned clockmaker. Basile had been Napoleon's master clockmaker, and along with his son Charles-Louis, he worked for Princess Pauline and the Duke de Bourbon as well. Examples of the firm's work are included in all of the major world collections. The firm was located at the Palais Royale from 1785, the year of its founding, through the death of Charles-Louis at Versailles in 1865. A shop was opened in London, in 1854 at 296 Regent Street under the name of Le Roy and Son. The name was later changed to Le Roy and Fils...

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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

By Maison Deniere

Located in London, GB

This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Ormolu Vase Wilhelm Kralik Sohn
Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Ormolu Vase Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Ormolu Vase Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

By Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

Located in Lisbon, PT

This extraordinary Art Nouveau vase attibuted to Wilhelm Kralik Sohn is a stunning example of Bohemian craftsmanship from the late 19th century. Crafted from iridescent green glass...

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19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century empire revival mahogany pier mirror
19th Century empire revival mahogany pier mirror

19th Century empire revival mahogany pier mirror

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century empire revival mahogany pier mirror circa 1870. Excellent quality pier mirror using the finest mahogany.  Architectural cornice top with cresent shape which showcases t...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Glass Ormolu Wood Fire Screen
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Glass Ormolu Wood Fire Screen

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Glass Ormolu Wood Fire Screen

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Glass Ormolu Wood Fire Screen French, Early 20th Century Height 104cm, width 61cm, depth 39cm This early 20th century fire screen, created in ...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box
19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box

19th Century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box

By Samson & Cie

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous French 19th century Samson Paris Porcelain Trinket Box probably by Edme Samson. Marked on the base with “Made in France” and unmistakably in the style and manner of Samson. The lid features hand painted floral bouquets on an ivory porcelain background with gold edging, surrounded by a sky blue lid with gold web or crackling effect.. The lid is hinged and the lid and base are edged in floral gilt metal mounts with Fleur De Lis clasp. It sits on 4 gilt metal or ormolu feet. The sides are likewise hand decorated. This wonderful antique hand painted box is just bursting with History. Inspired by Edme Samson of Samson & Co., Paris. we believe (based upon the markings and natural aging) that it was made between 1880– 1890 in France and was meant to resemble an antique of a much earlier period. It is very similar to Sevres pieces with it’s color, decoration and design. Samson specialized in reproducing antiques from the 1600 and 1700s. One of his most interesting works was his Heraldic or Armorial pieces. With this medium sized box, he was not only copying the larger porcelain caskets or coffin boxes...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Wonderful Daniel Murano Italian Art Glass Vase Sterling Mounted Palm Tree Leaf
Wonderful Daniel Murano Italian Art Glass Vase Sterling Mounted Palm Tree Leaf

Wonderful Daniel Murano Italian Art Glass Vase Sterling Mounted Palm Tree Leaf

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Murano Italian Green Art Glass Vase With A Sterling Ormolu Palm Tree Leaf Mounted Reading "Daniel Made In Italy Laminato Ag"

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20th Century Italian Modern Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver, Ormolu

Magnificent George IV Period Ormolu Chandelier by Messenger & Phipson
Magnificent George IV Period Ormolu Chandelier by Messenger & Phipson

Magnificent George IV Period Ormolu Chandelier by Messenger & Phipson

By Messenger & Phipson

Located in London, GB

A George IV period gilt bronze chandelier In the Régence Manner By Messenger & Phipson The 8-light chandelier of gilt bronze constructed around a central baluster and vasiform s...

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19th Century English George IV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Sienna Marble Candelabra Clodion Grand Tour
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Sienna Marble Candelabra Clodion Grand Tour

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Sienna Marble Candelabra Clodion Grand Tour

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A very fine quality pair of French Louis XV inspired patinated and gilt bronze figural three branch candelabra depicting Bacchanal figures. Both with finely sculped features and moun...

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19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th
Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th

Antique French Burr Walnut Sevres & Ormolu Mounted Writing Table Desk 19th

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique French ormolu mounted burr walnut writing table, Circa 1870 in date. This lovely shaped top is crafted from the most beautiful burr walnut, with amboyn...

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1870s French 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

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

Antique Pair Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 19th Century
Antique Pair Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 19th Century

Antique Pair Ormolu Mounted Armchairs Empire Revival 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French ormolu mounted mahogany Empire fauteuil armchairs, circa 1870 in date. They feature scrolled square padded backs mou...

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1870s Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Belle Epoch Tiered Dessert Table
19th Century French Belle Epoch Tiered Dessert Table

19th Century French Belle Epoch Tiered Dessert Table

Located in Forney, TX

A lovely and important French Belle Epoch period two-tier dessert table from legendary American businessman, T. Boone Pickens Preston Hollow, North Dallas home. Hand-crafted from ric...

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Ormolu Etched Crystal Centerpiece Les Mures Robert
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Ormolu Etched Crystal Centerpiece Les Mures Robert

Wonderful French Dore Bronze Ormolu Etched Crystal Centerpiece Les Mures Robert

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French Dore Bronze Ormolu And Etched Crystal Oval Centerpiece Signed Les Mures / Robert With Outstanding Detail In Casting And Etching, In The Manner Of Baccarat.

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

This large clock set, which is comprised of a mantel clock and pair of flanking candelabra, is designed in the style of Sèvres Porcelain manufactory goods. In the manner of Sèvres Po...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

A Louis XVI Style Vitrine, By François Linke, Paris, Circa 1890
A Louis XVI Style Vitrine, By François Linke, Paris, Circa 1890

A Louis XVI Style Vitrine, By François Linke, Paris, Circa 1890

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet, By François Linke, Paris. The inset Brêche d'Alep marble top above a Vitruvian scroll mounted frieze with foliated sw...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Late 19thC Onyx Torchere Columns
Pair of Late 19thC Onyx Torchere Columns

Pair of Late 19thC Onyx Torchere Columns

Located in Altrincham, GB

Pair of Late 19thC Onyx Neoclassical Columns with gilt brass Corinthian capital and base mounts, with square tops and bases - 36"h x 8" square

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Early 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts
French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts

French 19th C. Second Empire Secrétaire À Abattant with Gold Ormolu Mounts

Located in Savannah, GA

This extraordinary French Second Empire period secre´taire a' abattan features flame mahogany, gilt brass-mounts and retains its original dark grey speckled granite top. Decorated th...

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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Granite, Brass, Ormolu

French 19th C. Neoclassical Ormolu & Micromosaic, Mable Specimen Guéridon Table
French 19th C. Neoclassical Ormolu & Micromosaic, Mable Specimen Guéridon Table

French 19th C. Neoclassical Ormolu & Micromosaic, Mable Specimen Guéridon Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Gilt-Bronze Circular Guéridon Table with a Roman Micromosaic and Specimen marble top. The intricate pierced ormolu floral apron a...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Vernis Martin Side Cabinet, Attributed to François Linke
Louis XVI Style Vernis Martin Side Cabinet, Attributed to François Linke

Louis XVI Style Vernis Martin Side Cabinet, Attributed to François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze, Vernis Martin And Satinwood Parquetry Side Cabinet, Attributed to François Linke. Of trapezoid outshape with an inset brocatelle d'Espagne marble top...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze statues
pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze statues

pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze statues

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Empire st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze statues. Each wonderfully decorative statue of a dancing maiden is raised on a square p...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Italian Pietra Dura Occasional Table, Early 20th Century
Antique Italian Pietra Dura Occasional Table, Early 20th Century

Antique Italian Pietra Dura Occasional Table, Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Italian circular marble top occasional table decorated with ormolu mounts, early 20th century in date. It is masterfully crafted in walnut and raised ...

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1910s Italian Vintage Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Ormolu

Empire Style Ormolu & Cut Crystal Compote/ Tazza
Empire Style Ormolu & Cut Crystal Compote/ Tazza

Empire Style Ormolu & Cut Crystal Compote/ Tazza

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Empire Style Ormolu and Cut Crystal Compote/Tazza  Made in Austria, circa 1920s An elegant Empire Style Ormolu and Cut Crystal Compote/Tazza made in Austria during the 1920s, present...

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20th Century Austrian Empire Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Fine Pair of Regency Cut-Glass Storm Lighs Attributed to John Blades
Fine Pair of Regency Cut-Glass Storm Lighs Attributed to John Blades

Fine Pair of Regency Cut-Glass Storm Lighs Attributed to John Blades

By John Blades

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A large pair of Regency storm lights on pillar and file cut foot with diamond cut base supporting corresponding drop hung drip pans issuing storm shades engraved with flowers and oak...

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1830s British Regency Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Side Cabinets
Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Side Cabinets

Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Side Cabinets

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry side cabinets. Each cabinet having an eared rectangular marble top above a frieze and doors finely inlaid with elaborate foliate ma...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Verde Antico Mounted Marble Urns
19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Verde Antico Mounted Marble Urns

19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Verde Antico Mounted Marble Urns

Located in New York, NY

A Very Special Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Verde Antico Marble Urns and Cover. Each with grape finials. The handles formed ram’s head, raised upon a waisted sole and dome...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts
Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts

Louis XVI Style Writing Table Nightstand With Ormolu Mounts

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI style side table writing table / nightstand with ormolu mounts. Unusual small writing table in fine Louis XVI style in mahogany featuring a block bronze lined top featurin...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Steel lantern
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Steel lantern

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Steel lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Steel lantern. This wonderfully decorative bell lantern displays an exquisite Ormolu double acanthus leaf ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Steel, Ormolu

Pair Antique Russian Pink Griotte Marble Gilt Bronze Gold Ormolu Vases
Pair Antique Russian Pink Griotte Marble Gilt Bronze Gold Ormolu Vases

Pair Antique Russian Pink Griotte Marble Gilt Bronze Gold Ormolu Vases

Located in London, GB

Pair Antique Russian Pink Griotte Marble Gilt Bronze Gold Ormolu Vases Russian, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 16cm, depth 9cm This impressive pair of garniture urns, dating from ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Large Antique French Bagues Louis XVI St Ormolu and Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier
Large Antique French Bagues Louis XVI St Ormolu and Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier

Large Antique French Bagues Louis XVI St Ormolu and Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

An magnificent large late 19th century French Louis XVI style ormolu and rock crystal chandelier of exquisite craftsmanship. A superb example of French neoclassical revival design an...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Rock Crystal, 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

Late 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Center Table
Late 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Center Table

Late 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Center Table

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Excellent Late 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Kingwood and Ebonized Wood Center Table The rectangular shaped table with nine individual turquoise pai...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Neoclassical Russian Ormolu Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Vases
Pair Neoclassical Russian Ormolu Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Vases

Pair Neoclassical Russian Ormolu Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Vases

Located in London, GB

Pair Neoclassical Russian Ormolu Gilt Bronze Blue Glass Vases Russian, 20th Century Height 33cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm An impressive pair of Russian vases, fashioned from striking...

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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Ormolu Furniture

Materials

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

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th century Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted fruitwood floral marquetry center table or desk with drawer, by Ébéniste Louis Gradé, Gr...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Ormolu and marble cabinet
French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Ormolu and marble cabinet

French 19th century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Ormolu and marble cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI st. Ebony, Ormolu, Giltwood and Rouge Griotte marble cabinet. This exquisite two door single drawer cabi...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Superb Quality 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Three Piece Garniture By Baccarat
Superb Quality 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Three Piece Garniture By Baccarat

Superb Quality 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Three Piece Garniture By Baccarat

By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Henri Picard

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Very Rare and Superb Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Three Piece Garniture De Table by Baccarat Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat – Bronze Possibly Cas...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Side Table Attr. François Linke
French 19th Century Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Side Table Attr. François Linke

French 19th Century Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Side Table Attr. François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th century gilt-bronze (Ormolu) mounted, mahogany and tulipwood marquetry oval Gueridon (side) table with marble top, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The in...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture
19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture

19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" sculpture, finely cast figure of a bear holding a twig, standing on a roped revolving, iron pedestal. The simp...

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19th Century Russian High Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron, 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

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Three Piece Garniture -Baccarat
Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Three Piece Garniture -Baccarat

Exceptional 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Three Piece Garniture -Baccarat

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Large and Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Three Piece Garniture De Table By Baccarat Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat Comprising of a large cente...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Very Large Antique Crystal Glass and Ormolu Chandelier by Baccarat
Very Large Antique Crystal Glass and Ormolu Chandelier by Baccarat

Very Large Antique Crystal Glass and Ormolu Chandelier by Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in London, GB

Very large antique crystal glass and ormolu chandelier by Baccarat French, Late 19th Century Height 182cm, diameter 118cm This stunning chandelier from the Belle Époque era is a ma...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French Malachite and Gilt Bronze Vases
Pair of French Malachite and Gilt Bronze Vases

Pair of French Malachite and Gilt Bronze Vases

Located in London, GB

Pair of French Malachite and gilt bronze vases French, 20th century Measures: Height 63cm, width 40cm, depth 31cm Each vase in this pair is ...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu

Pair of antique Victorian quality ormolu and marble candelabras
Pair of antique Victorian quality ormolu and marble candelabras

Pair of antique Victorian quality ormolu and marble candelabras

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pair of antique Victorian quality ormolu and marble candelabras having a quality pair of antique Victorian ormolu and white marble candelabra with two ornate branches standing on cir...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Attractive quality pair of antique Victorian burr walnut side cabinets
Attractive quality pair of antique Victorian burr walnut side cabinets

Attractive quality pair of antique Victorian burr walnut side cabinets

Located in Ipswich, GB

Attractive quality pair of antique Victorian burr walnut side cabinets, having an attractive pair of antique Victorian burr walnut side cabinets, with a shaped moulded top above a ce...

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19th Century Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour

Located in Forney, TX

Sophisticated French elegance at its finest, we offer this rare Belle Époque period light and graceful bonheur du jour (writing table - petite / lady's desk) with beautifully aged patina. Finely hand crafted in France in the early 20th century, finished in luxurious Louis XV taste, this exceptionally executed Parisian work features exotic Kingwood parquetry inlays, an exquisitely shaped cartonnier (an ornamental box...

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

The white onyx and gilt bronze three-piece set consists of a central clock, accompanied by two six-light candelabra. The three items were crafted in the 19th century, during the reig...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze

French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed
French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed

French Louis XVI Mahogany Full Bed

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style full size mahogany bed with gilt bronze ormolu mounts & marquetry inlay (includes: headboard, footboard, no rails)

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

A French Turn of the century Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece
A French Turn of the century Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece

A French Turn of the century Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French Turn of the century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece. This stunning over shaped centerpiece is raised by an oval lattice designed Ormolu base with four 'C' scrolled supports with the same lattice design. The four scrolled supports do taper outward with a decorative ball at the top of each support. The base also has a scrolled Ormolu handle at each end with the same lattice design as the base. The two handles secure the oval reeded designed Baccarat Crystal fitted bowl. On each side of the bowl are intricately hand painted depose gold...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, 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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