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Material: Ormolu
Regency Period ormolu mounted, Library Table, circa 1820 36"(92cm) wide
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Regency period rosewood crossbanded, end support, library table. Having two frieze drawers, dummy drawers to the reverse, ormolu mounts to each corner, ormolu mou...
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1820s English Regency Antique Ormolu Furniture
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Ormolu
Matched Pair of 19th Century French Side Tables By Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
A Matched Pair of Tables Ambulantes
in the Transitional Style
By Henry Dasson
Constructed from mahogany and ormolu-mounted throughout, the tables supported on cabriole legs with bro...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of English Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Pair of English gilt bronze and ebonised wood mirrors
English, c. 1860
Height 74cm, width 59cm, depth 7cm
Magnificently crafted in around 1860 by English craftsmen, this pair of m...
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Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Antique Ormolu Furniture
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Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and frosted Glass chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and frosted Glass chandeliers, after a model by Pierre Gouthière for Marie Antoinette. Each exquisite ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
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Ormolu
Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière
Located in London, GB
An Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock by Denière
French, c.1820
Measures: Height 50cm, width 33cm, depth 14cm
Made in the early nineteenth ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique French Louis Revival Marqutry Ormolu Occasional Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis Revival marquetry and ormolu mounted walnut and king wood serpentine side table, circa 1850 in date.
The beautiful shaped marquetry top is ...
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1850s French Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture
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Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble, Ormolu and Wedgwood Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble, ormolu, and Wedgwood lamp. The lamp is raised by a circular base decorated with a beautiful fitted pierced Rinc...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Birch and Morocco Leather Pedestal Desk in the French Empire Manner
Located in London, GB
A pedestal desk in the French Empire manner
of freestanding breakfront form with everted angles, constructed in birchwood, and burr birchwood, having bronze accents drawn from the...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large 19th Century Ormolu Globe Mantel Clock by Aug. Moreau
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century gilded ormolu globe mantel clock, having two cherubs supporting the blue colored globe clock that strike on the hour and h...
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Fine Quality Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany bureau plat. Having an inset leather top, wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, the single frieze drawer having a drop front, open...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
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Ormolu
Antique Louis XV Style Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive antique cabinet. I would say it’s French and dates from around the 1930-50’s period.
It has gorgeous floral patterns and nice ormolu mounts throughout. It...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany And Ormolu Dessert Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and Ormolu dessert console. The demi lune shaped console is raised on four tapered Mahogany legs with wrap aro...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Gilt Bronze Mounted Neoclassical Style Side Table by Thiébaut Frères
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze mounted Neoclassical style side table by Thiébaut Frères
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 75cm, width 68cm, depth 45cm
This charming side table is crafted from wood, gilt bronze, and marble. The table features a rectangular veined marble top, which is set above a gilt bronze mounted apron. The apron features a large frieze...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Brèche Violette Marble Statue
By Rancoulet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Brèche Violette marble statue of L'Automne signed by Rancoulet. The statue is raised by a striking and uniquely shaped Brèche ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Portico clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superb gilt bronze portico clock signed M. Morer, Rue Dauphine, Paris. L Dalton signed by hand on the pendulum.
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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$12,600
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Pink Granite and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. pink granite and ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by a square base decorated with a fine wrap around ormolu ba...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Granite, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock + Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality mid 19th Century French gilded ormolu Louis XVI style mantel clock with a matched pair of classical five brach candelabra, with putti supporting cornucopia. The c...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
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Ormolu
Charles X Period Ormolu Mounted Jacob Petit Porcelain Mantel Clock
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
Charles X Period Ormolu Mounted Jacob Petit Porcelain Mantel Clock
French, c.1825
Height 36cm, width 18.5m, depth 10.5cm
Set within a beautiful porcelain case, parcel gilt, and flor...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Cut Crystal and Ormolu Sconces, Circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI cut crystal and Ormolu sconces, Circa 1885.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Empire Period French Gilt Bronze Six Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Empire period French gilt bronze six light chandelier
French, c. 1810
Height 80cm, diameter 45cm
Made in France around 1810, at the time when the Empire style was in vogue, the chan...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Reine Isabella by Eurotrope Bouret 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique gilt bronze and sienna mable sculpture of Reine Isabella, the Queen of Spain, by Eutrope Bouret (1833 - 1906) , and circa 1870 in date.
This exceptionally e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Chinese Export Porcelain And Ormolu Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully detailed French 19th century Louis XV st. Chinese export porcelain and Ormolu lidded urn. This wonderful lidded pot pourri urn is supported by four foliate Ormolu feet ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. Brèche Verte d'Egypte marble and ormolu lidded urns. Each urn is raised by richly chased ormolu paw feet with acanthus le...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Fine quality Louis XVI Bonhuer du juer, circa 1880.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century French LOUIS XVI style, Sevres style porcelain mounted Bonheur du jour. Having an inset white marble top, ormolu gallery + mounts. Three drawers abov...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Louis XVI Style Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This clock set is a remarkable antique, which is not only a brilliant piece of technical design—serving as a fully-functioning timepiece—but is also an exceptional work of sculpture....
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Blue Porcelain Bowl with 19th Century Ormolu Mounts.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique 18th Century French Blue & Gold Porcelain Bowl with 19th Century Ormolu Mounts.
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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece. The stunning centerpiece is raise on three elegantly scrolled acanthus leaf feet below impressive and ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
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Crystal, Ormolu
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal, Glass & Mirror Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely elegant Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, glass, and mirror chandelier. The eight arm chandelier displays a striking circular wrap arou...
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19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Wedgwood & Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Wedgwood and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The three arm four light chandelier is centered by a beautiful ric...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
French, 19th Century
Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm
With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Vitrine Table by François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Lovely Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Vitrine Table By François Linke
François Linke
The oval shaped table with a beveled glass top encircled by ...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Empire French Center Table, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Empire French center table i with ormolu and topedd with Tinos marble.
Has a label that refers to Petit Luxembourg in Paris.
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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of ormolu mounted and lacquered metal curule chairs in the Empire style
Located in London, GB
These beautiful, simple, and sophisticated, curule chairs were executed in the Empire style, combining the majesty of Roman rule with Napoleonic imperial France. Long a symbol of rule and power, curule chairs originally appeared in the Roman Republic, called sella curulis, seats reserved exclusively for those who held imperium, i.e. those who held positions of military or governmental command. Inherited by many subsequent civilisations, and a favourite of European kings wishing to frame their own authority within this Roman tradition, they feature heavily in Empire period France, holding a particular associated with Napoleon. These particular pieces are made of lacquered metal and are mounted with ormolu...
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20th Century French Empire Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Metal
pair of French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Marble urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine and high quality pair of French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and green marble urns, signed Susse Freres, Paris. Each stunning urn is raised by an Ormolu socle with a...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XV Rococo Style Clock and Barometer Set by P. Gravelin
Located in London, GB
Louis XV Rococo style clock and barometer set by Gravelin
French, Late 19th Century
Clock & Barometer: height 77cm, width 32cm, depth 15cm
Designed in the Louis XV Rococo style, this very fine clock and barometer set dates to c.1870 and was made by Parisian makers Paul Gravelin & Louis Marti et Cie in the time of the French Belle Époque. The matching cases are cast with scrolling foliate decoration, with intricate, elegant swirling flowers and ribbons, in rocaille form.
The dial of the clock is painted with both Arabic and Roman numerals and signed to the centre 'Paul Gravelin,' above the dial, and below: 'Paris, 8 Rue Charlot,' while the square-plate eight-day movement is by Marti, an stamped 'Louis Marti et Cie, Bronze Medaille.'
The gilding is of exceptional quality, and demonstrates the prowess of late nineteenth century Parisian craftsmen, who looked to earlier French regal periods for stylistic inspiration yet updated styles, particularly the Rococo, with their own individual flair, as is evident from these fine antique timepieces.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlestick Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candlestick lamps. Each lamp is supported by a three sided base with pierced Rocaille scrolling designs. The...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Griotte Marble Vase
Located in London, GB
A magnificent quality French Empire/Directoire urn in superb original condition. Constructed of lovely patinated bronze, fire gilded Ormolu and griotte marble. In the gout d'Egypt or...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French & German Collaboration 19th Century Louis XV St. Meissen Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and most decorative true pair of French and German collaboration 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu, tole and Meissen porcelain sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by an exceptional bottom ormolu foliate reserve and elegant pierced lattice design from where the two bottom arms branch out. The beautifully scrolled arms are adorned with a stunning array of tole leaves and wonderfully executed colorful hand painted Meissen porcelain flowers leading to remarkable foliate ormolu bobeches and candle cups. At the center of each sconce are exquisite Meissen porcelain statues with the sconce to the left depicting a beautiful maiden dressed in colorful classical attire while wearing a lovely bonnet and holding her dress. The sconce to the right depicts a man also dressed in period attire seemingly serenading the woman while holding a bassoon amidst a stunning array of hand painted Meissen porcelain flowers and scrolled ormolu movements. Above is a single arm decorated in the same manner also displaying a lovely foliate bobeche and candle cup.
Meissen porcelain or Meissen china...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Burr Walnut & Inlaid Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French serpentine fronted burr walnut chest of six drawers Circa 1870 in date.
Crafted from the most beautiful burr walnut with inlaid decoration and ormolu moun...
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1870s French Antique Ormolu Furniture
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Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and marble buffets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Ormolu, and Rosé de Brignol marble buffets, by French ébéniste Guingand. Each handsome buffet i...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Italian Empire Period Serving Table
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire Period Serving Table. Neapolitan Empire period mahogany serving cart / trolley with broad recessed serving area for food service or bar with ormolu decorative carnival...
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1820s Italian Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent antique French ormolu and crystal chandelier, circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French Early 19th Century Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French early 19th century ormolu and white Carrara marble clock. The clock is raised by elegant scrolled foliate supports with dolphin heads. The rectangular white Carr...
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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture
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Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI St. white Carrara marble and ormolu lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a square base with a fine bottom ormolu fille...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Transitional Style Tulipwood, Kingwood and Marble Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Transitional st. tulipwood, kingwood and Brèche d'Alep marble buffet. The four door, four drawer buffet is raised by six lightly scrolled legs with fin...
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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Alabastro Marble and Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French 19th century Renaissance st. Alabastro marble and ormolu centerpiece/planter. The oblong centerpiece is raised...
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Center Table Att. Alfred Beurdeley
Located in New York, NY
A Very Important "Table De Salon" or "Table des Muses", after the design by Alfred Beurdeley
An amarante, satine, burr, stained and fruitwood marquetry on sycamore veneers with one...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candelabra
Located in London, GB
This pair of antique French candelabra are in the Rococo style, and are masterfully cast in gilt bronze and hung with crystal droplets. Each candelabrum holds scrolling branches for ...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
A Large Pair of Vienna Style Porcelain Vases
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
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Ewer Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of patinated bronze and ormolu ewer vases
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 54cm, width 23cm, depth 18cm
Each vase in this pair, wrough...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$10,264 / set
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century neo-classical st. crystal and ormolu chandelier. At the base of the chandelier are eight descending circular ormolu bands of impressive hanging crystal...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Two French White Onyx and Gilt Bronze Column-Shaped Stands
Located in London, GB
These wonderful pedestals are crafted from the finest white onyx featuring beautiful natural orange parallel bands with lustrous golden gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts.
The pedestals ...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze
Napoleon III Ormolu Architectural, Door or Furniture Mount
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Ormolu Architectural, Door or Furniture Mount
France, 19th Century
A rare and exquisite Napoleon III Ormolu Architectural, Door, or Furniture Mount from 19th-century F...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century English Regency Bronze Mounted Writing Table or Desk
Located in Troy, NY
Elegant Regency writing table, top with an inset black leather writing surface framed with burlwood veneer and gilt bronze edge, on a giltwood base with a black leather foot rest...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Bust, Titled Esrholier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and extremely high quality French 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu bust, titled ESRHOLIER and signed by EMILE LOUIS PICAULT. The bust is raised by a square base with a fine bottom ormolu fillet and a lovely mottled design. At the front is a unique and most decorative family crest amidst charming oak leaves inscribed 1350 and hanging in a gargoyle's mouth. At the center is an ormolu plaque inscribed "ESRHOLIER 14ème...
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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Inlaid Kingwood Serving Table
Located in Essex, MA
19th century kingwood parquetry and marble top serving table with rare dropfront secretary interior. Ormolu mounts and original galleried mar...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Classical 19th Century Gilded Bronze Group of Cherubs Playing
By Rancoulet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century gilded ormolu group of cherubs playing, raised on a black marble base. Measures: 50cm (19.5") high.
Signed; 'Rancoulet'
Ernest Rancoulet was a...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Turn of the Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal lamps. Each two arm lamp is raised by a square base with fine topie sha...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Regency Style Gilt Bronze Clock, Thuret A Paris
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Monumental 19th Century Regency Style Gilt-Bronze Inlaid Grand Cartel de Applique, In the Manner of André-Charles Boulle. This impressive and large cartel clock has a circular, arabesque chased, brass dial with Roman numerals on enamelled cartouches, with engraved seconds and steel hands. The rear of the clock is open cased. The dial sits within a waisted case, with large acanthus mounted gilt-bronze volutes, surmounted by a palmette mascaron and a figure of Jupiter as a child and an enamel cartouche signed ‘Thuret A PARIS’. It is supported on large foliate mounted scrolls and decorated to the sides with Boulle marquetry panels and lion mask mounts. An eighteenth-century version of this clock by ‘Mynuel A Paris’ (Maitre 1720) is illustrated by Tardy in ‘La Pendule Francaise’, 1ere partie, p. 141.
Initially conceived by C. Cressent, the design was further refined by A.C. Boulle before being embraced by J.J. de Saint-Germain. The earliest examples of this distinctive style bear the signature of clockmaker J. III Thuret. Only a handful of identical specimens of this model are known to exist. One such identical piece resides in the Frick Collection in New York, originating from the Dalva Brothers...
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19th Century French Other Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Pair Of Ormolu Bronze Fireplace Chenets, c.1840
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French beautifully cast pair of gilt bronze fireplace chenets. These chenets are adorned in themes of leisure, music, art...
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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
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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