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Material: Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Statues of Mercury and Fortuna
Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Statues of Mercury and Fortuna

Pair of French 19th Century Bronze Statues of Mercury and Fortuna

By Claude Michel Clodion

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and black Belgian marble statues of Mercury and Fortuna, after a model by Louis Gu...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine patinated bronze and ormolu bases with ...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris
An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris

An Empire Style Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris

By Kahn

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Desk Chair, By Kahn, Paris. Incised ‘L. KAHN’ to the back of the mounts. The bow-shaped top rail applied with a gilt-bronze anthemion m...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

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

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Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair
French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair

French 19th Century Empire Style Ormolu and Solid Mahogany Side Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking French 19th century Empire st. ormolu and solid mahogany side chair. The chair is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet and square tapered legs. Each leg is accented with dec...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in London, GB

Pair of French Empire style gilt bronze sconces French, 20th Century Measures: Height 88cm, width 38cm, depth 35cm This elegant pair of sconces is wrought from gilt bronze in th...

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20th Century French Empire Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode
Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Antique Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 34in W: 50in D: 22 3/4in This Antique Turn of the Century Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Marble Top Commode is made of the highest quality! If you take a look at the p...

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20th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and White Marble Bust of a Woman by Gory
Gilt Bronze and White Marble Bust of a Woman by Gory

Gilt Bronze and White Marble Bust of a Woman by Gory

By Affortunato Gory

Located in London, GB

This charming sculpture of a young woman is the work of the accomplished Italian-born sculptor, Affortunato Gory (1895-1925). Gory is best-known for his sculptures of women and child...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A truly stunning and resplendent French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier. This air balloon shaped chandelier has a unique and very rare cut Baccarat ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1890
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1890

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing Table, circa 1890

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany bureau plat. Having an inset leather top, gilded ormolu mouldings and scrolling foliate mounts to the frieze, two fri...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Ormolu Capitals in Neoclassical Style
Pair of Ormolu Capitals in Neoclassical Style

Pair of Ormolu Capitals in Neoclassical Style

Located in Madrid, ES

A pair of capitals that were part of some columns, in ormolu bronze, with a neoclassical decoration of Corinthian order.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Of Sèvres Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabra, François Boucher, 18th Century
Pair Of Sèvres Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabra, François Boucher, 18th Century

Pair Of Sèvres Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabra, François Boucher, 18th Century

These pieces are dual-purpose — they serve as decorative urns, and they transform into candlestick candelabras with candleholders. The urns feature intricately sculpted gilt bronze ...

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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Chinese 18th century Porcelain and French 19th century Ormolu centerpieces
Chinese 18th century Porcelain and French 19th century Ormolu centerpieces

Chinese 18th century Porcelain and French 19th century Ormolu centerpieces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant pair of Chinese 18th century Famille Rose Porcelain and French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu mounted centerpieces. Each wonderful centerpiece is raised on a circul...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813

Located in Greven, DE

Pendule La Lieuse - The Reader Paris Bronze, marble, enamel Empire around 1813 Dimensions: H x W x D: 30 x 30 x 15 cm Description: The "La Lieuse" pendulum is probably the best-kn...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Candelabras Lamps
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Candelabras Lamps

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Candelabras Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite pair of 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu candelabras, attributed to F. Barbedienne. Each candelabra is raised on a circular finely chased ormolu base with acanthus leaf...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Ormolu, Crystal and Wedgwood Porcelain chandelier
French 19th century Ormolu, Crystal and Wedgwood Porcelain chandelier

French 19th century Ormolu, Crystal and Wedgwood Porcelain chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, Crystal and Wedgwood Porcelain chandelier. This most elegant six arm chandelier is centered at the bottom by a charming Ormolu acor...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, 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

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Sterling Silver, Ormolu

Pair C19th Powder Blue Chinese vases / lamps with ormolu mounts.
Pair C19th Powder Blue Chinese vases / lamps with ormolu mounts.

Pair C19th Powder Blue Chinese vases / lamps with ormolu mounts.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality and impressive pair of 19th Century Chinese Powder Blue lidded vases, with wonderful gilded ormolu coller and bases. The gilded decoration to the whole depicting scrol...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Set of Four Baroque Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Picard
Set of Four Baroque Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Picard

Set of Four Baroque Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights by Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

Set of four Baroque style gilt-bronze wall lights by Picard French, 19th century Measures: Height 64cm, width 53cm, depth 27cm By Picard, Henri (French, fl. 1831-1864), and each...

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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie
Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie

Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie

By Christofle

Located in New York, NY

A Highly Important Pair of French Japonisme Ormolu, Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases, by Christofle & Cie. Christofle & Cie is a renowned French silver and metalwork manufacturer f...

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1880s French Japonisme Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Onyx centerpiece
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Onyx centerpiece

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Onyx centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Onyx centerpiece. This wonderful centerpiece is raised by a square Ormolu base with four corner scroll...

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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A Pair of Ormolu and Glass Temple Candelabra
A Pair of Ormolu and Glass Temple Candelabra

A Pair of Ormolu and Glass Temple Candelabra

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A pair of Regency candelabra of temple form on ormolu bases mounting four cut glass columns, the base issuing two scroll arms supporting candle nozzles and drip pans the centre with ...

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1810s Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu bust of Pericles
French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu bust of Pericles

French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu bust of Pericles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu bust of Pericles. This handsome bust is raised on a square Ormolu base below the tapered soc...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Vienna Style Porcelain Vases with Ormolu, Signed, Austria, Circa 1910
Vienna Style Porcelain Vases with Ormolu, Signed, Austria, Circa 1910

Vienna Style Porcelain Vases with Ormolu, Signed, Austria, Circa 1910

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine and Large Pair of Vienna Style Porcelain Vases and Covers, on Stands. Each of urn out-shape with loop handles. Each with cobalt blue-ground neck and cover with gilt-embossed ...

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1910s Austrian Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century Monumental Pair of Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases
19th Century Monumental Pair of Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases

19th Century Monumental Pair of Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases

Located in New York, NY

A fine and important monumental pair of Sevres gilt bronze mounted, hand painted with extensive gilt highlights, cobalt blue porcelain vases and cover with lovers and landscapes on o...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th Century
Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th Century

Antique Victorian Amboyna & Ebonised Pier Display Cabinet 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian amboyna and ebonised pier cabinet, circa 1850 in date. The rectangular amboyna top with an elegant brass gallery above a frieze inset with a  "...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Edward Holmes Baldock Ormolu Pier Cabinet with Blake Marquetry
Antique Edward Holmes Baldock Ormolu Pier Cabinet with Blake Marquetry

Antique Edward Holmes Baldock Ormolu Pier Cabinet with Blake Marquetry

By Edward Holmes Baldock, Robert Blake

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an extraordinary ormolu-mounted pier cabinet with a smoothly bevelled Vert Maurin marble top (a green marble from the French Alps), made circa 1820–1840 and formerly ret...

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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Russian Mahogany Demilune  Cabinet with Ormolu
19th Century Russian Mahogany Demilune  Cabinet with Ormolu

19th Century Russian Mahogany Demilune Cabinet with Ormolu

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Russian figured mahogany demilune with ormoplu mounts & black marble top. William World Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interiors since 1956.

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20th Century Russian Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Wall Sconces, 1920s
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Wall Sconces, 1920s

Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Two-Arm Wall Sconces, 1920s

Located in Buchanan, NY

An elegant pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze wall sconces dating from the 1920s. Beautifully cast and finished, each sconce features two scrolling candle arms emerging from a...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

A Pair of French Ormolu and Peche D’alap Marble Cassolettes, 19th Century
A Pair of French Ormolu and Peche D’alap Marble Cassolettes, 19th Century

A Pair of French Ormolu and Peche D’alap Marble Cassolettes, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of French Ormolu and Peche D’alap Marble Cassolettes, 19th Century Description: Each peche d’alap with a domed cover surrounded by a foliate band and topped with an ormolu pi...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th  century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Girondole lamps
French 19th  century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Girondole lamps

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Girondole lamps

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and tastefully decorated pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Girondole lamps. Each six light lamp is raised on a circular Ormolu base wi...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock French, early 19th century Measures: Height 50m, width 21cm, depth 14cm This fine mantel clock is an excellent ex...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XV Commode Stamped Louis Delaitre, Crowned C Bronzes
Louis XV Commode Stamped Louis Delaitre, Crowned C Bronzes

Louis XV Commode Stamped Louis Delaitre, Crowned C Bronzes

By Louis Delaitre

Located in BARSAC, FR

Delaitre Louis, Parisian cabinetmaker received master on November 19, 1738. Exceptional chest of drawers from the Louis XV period ...

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1740s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Centerpiece/Surtout de Table
Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Centerpiece/Surtout de Table

Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Centerpiece/Surtout de Table

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent museum quality French 19th century hand-diamond cut crystal and ormolu-mounted Baccarat centerpiece/surtout de table in the Louis XVI style. This is truly an exemplary ...

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu picture frames
set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu picture frames

set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu picture frames

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A high quality and most unique set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu picture frames. Each most stunning hinged picture frame is decorated with an inner Rais-de-Coeur b...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

c. 1810–1830 French Empire Ormolu Candlestick with Classical Portrait Medallions
c. 1810–1830 French Empire Ormolu Candlestick with Classical Portrait Medallions

c. 1810–1830 French Empire Ormolu Candlestick with Classical Portrait Medallions

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

This magnificent French Empire ormolu candlestick presents the pure luxury of early 19th-century Parisian craftsmanship. The sculptural body features four finely cast classical portr...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Flamed Mahogany and Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent French 19th century Louis XV style flamed mahogany and ormolu Bureau plat desk. The desk is raised by handsome cabriole legs with exquisitely chased ormolu acanthus lea...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

20th Century Pair of Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
20th Century Pair of Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests

20th Century Pair of Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous pair of 20th Century richly patinated, well figured mahogany and kingwood marquetry inlaid marble top bedside chests of exceptional quality. This stunning pair are finely...

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20th Century French Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger
Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger

Antique French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Desk by Maison Léger

By Maison Léger

Located in London, GB

Antique French Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry desk by Maison Léger French, c. 1880 Height 80cm, width 185cm, depth 98cm This very impressive desk was crafted around 1880 by...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Eight-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Eight-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Eight-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An outstanding and high quality mid 19th century French Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal eight light chandelier. The eight 'S' scrolled arms are heavily decorated by exquisi...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble candelabra lamps. Each three arm lamp is raised by e...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Style Late 19th c Wardrobe in the Manner of Maison Krieger
French Empire Style Late 19th c Wardrobe in the Manner of Maison Krieger

French Empire Style Late 19th c Wardrobe in the Manner of Maison Krieger

By Maison Krieger

Located in Hudson, NY

This impressive and commanding wardrobe made in France at the end of the 19th century is almost certainly by Masion Krieger; While not stamped certain details are directly relatable ...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Rare Late 19th Century Dressing Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table
Rare Late 19th Century Dressing Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table

Rare Late 19th Century Dressing Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Dressing Table The top lifts to reveal a beautifully fitted and inlaid interior with swing out panels and beveled mirror....

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Transitional st. Mahogany and Ormolu armoire, signed Linke
French 19th century Transitional st. Mahogany and Ormolu armoire, signed Linke

French 19th century Transitional st. Mahogany and Ormolu armoire, signed Linke

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Transitional st. Mahogany and Ormolu armoire, signed F. Linke. This exceptional two door cabinet is raised on elegant cabrio...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, 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

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Ormolu

Pair of Regency Period Gilt Lacquered and Bronzed Twin Branch Candelabra
Pair of Regency Period Gilt Lacquered and Bronzed Twin Branch Candelabra

Pair of Regency Period Gilt Lacquered and Bronzed Twin Branch Candelabra

By Hancock & Rixon

Located in Steyning, West sussex

An important pair of gilt lacquered and bronzed twin branch candelabra of unusual design the finely decorated square wasted bases surmounted by a bronzed figure of an old man resting...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Ormolu Louis XVI Planter in Mahogany and Marble
Ormolu Louis XVI Planter in Mahogany and Marble

Ormolu Louis XVI Planter in Mahogany and Marble

Located in BARSAC, FR

Interesting Louis XVI style planter in speckled mahogany veneer and gilded brass and bronze ornamentation. Large zinc bench in the upper par...

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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sconces
Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sconces

Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces. Each sconce has an impressive and richly chased patinated Bronze winged...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statue of Cupid
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statue of Cupid

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Statue of Cupid

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and black Belgian marble statue of Cupid offering a rose to the Psyche. The statue is raised by an impressive black Belgia...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, 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

Stunning Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Russian Style Chandelier
Stunning Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Russian Style Chandelier

Stunning Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Russian Style Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Stunning Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Crystal Russian Style Fourteen Light Basket Chandelier Foliate bronze designs along the crown and arms, flowing beads leading down to t...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, 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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