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Material: Ormolu
Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze Presenting a remarkable fusion of artistry and opulence, the perfumer Baccarat's green op...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Sèvres Style Ormolu-Mounted Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
A very Fine pair of Sèvres style ormolu-mounted gilt bronze cobalt blue porcelain bases. Each with waisted neck decorated with gilt on cobalt blue and above a tapering ovoid body pa...
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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres-Style Pink-Ground Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality gilt bronze mounted Sèvres-style pink-ground vase with elongated shield shape, painted with a maiden and cupids with arrows in the gar...
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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Large Antique Porcelain and Ormolu Vase Painted with a Genre Scene
Located in London, GB
Large antique porcelain and ormolu vase painted with a genre scene French, Late 19th Century Height 158cm, width 65cm, depth 46cm This remarkable antique vase, inspired by the icon...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Limoges Ormolu Hand-Mirror, Signed Joseph Meissonnier 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Limoges panelled ormolu hand-mirror, signed by the artist Joseph Meissonnier, Circa 1890. The circular frame has a pierced scrolling foliated b...
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1890s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Art Deco Chinoiserie Ormolu Carved Hardstone- Quartz Inkwell by Edward Farmer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Chinoiserie Ormolu Carved Hardstone-Quartz Inkwell by Edward Farmer USA, circa 1925 This exquisite Art Deco Chinoiserie inkwell is attributed to the workshop of Edward Fa...
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20th Century American Art Deco Ormolu Furniture

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Multi-gemstone, Ormolu

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb, large and early Ormolu clock, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with a Bleu Celeste ground and fine overglaze gilt decoration. The richly chased foliate case is...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Vernis Martin Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Rococo style gilt bronze and Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet French, 19th Century Height 194cm, width 120cm, depth 50cm This large and exquisite vitrine cabinet is a true statement pi...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XIV Style Satinwood Inlaid Kingwood, Marble & Ormolu Stands
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Pair of Antique French Louis XIV Style Satinwood Inlaid Kingwood, Rouge Marble & Ormolu Three D...
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Early 20th Century Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Large French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Presentoir Centerpiece
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Presentoir Centerpiece. High quality French 19th century Louis XVI style bronze ormolu presentoir centerpiece. Raised on th...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 3 3/4in W: 9 3/4in D: 5in This Antique Turn of the Century Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket is truly remarkable and is made of the highest quality! If you t...
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20th Century French Régence Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candlestick lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candlestick lamps. This charming pair of lamps is raised by an asymmetrical and intricately chased Roc...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Gilt-Bronze Lacquer Low Table
Located in Huntington, NY
Two 19th Century, Brown/Red “tinta Negra” gilt decorated lacquer panels mounted on a gilt-bronze frame. Frame tightened panels touched up & waxed
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Gilt-Bronze Lacquer Low Table
Gilt-Bronze Lacquer Low Table
$3,920 Sale Price
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‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton
Located in London, GB
‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Maison Baguès Three-tiered Chinoiserie Side Tables
Located in Pembroke, MA
A rare pair of stunning French gilt-bronze and Chinoiserie top side tables with three tiers (attributed to Maison Baguès, mid-Century). Each table has three rectangular burgundy-lacq...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Belle Epoque Ormulu Filigree Ornate Perfume Bottles & Jewlery Box, Set of 3 Pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of Belle Époque ormolu filigree perfume bottles and jewelry box showcasing the opulent craftsmanship associated with the late 19th and e...
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Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XVI style ormolu clock set, C19th
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite 19th-century French clock set features a stunning combination of gilded ormolu and verde marble. The centerpiece clock is elegantly adorned with intricate gilded detai...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French Gilded & Champleve Clock Garniture
Located in Newark, England
Fine French late 19th century three-piece clock garniture comprising of a pair of candle sticks and clock in a matching set. The garniture boldly cast with rococo influence in the Lo...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Empire Style Chandeliers, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French gilt and painted bronze Empire-style chandelier with 12 lights each, foliage motif decoration on body, original chain and canopy. Sold individually. Me...
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1940s French Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Ebonized Leather top Bureau Plat
Located in Huntington, NY
Ebonized Leather top Bureau Plat/Desk, Louis XV period 3 working drawers on one side. Back side has 3 false drawers Circa, 1760 with one Key It's Old leather top in Useable but h...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Pair of Louis XIV Style Ormolu Candelabra Henry Dasson
Located in Newark, England
French Late Bronze Dore From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to introduce this French Pair of Louis XIV Style Ormolu Candelabra by Henry Dasson. The pair of candelabra b...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Quality Kingwood Ormolu Mounted French Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique quality kingwood and ormolu mounted French Vernis Martin display cabinet having an attractive shaped top with an impressiv...
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1860s French Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Wonderful Pair French Regency Cut Crystal Ormolu Gilt Bronze Column Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Regency Style Faceted Cut Crystal & Ormolu Gilt Bronze Column Form Table Lamps, Completely Rewired With New Sockets
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20th Century French Regency Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Portrait of Marie Antionette in Ormolu Frame After Le Brun
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A well executed miniature of Marie Antionette from the late 19th century after an original portrait by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842). Thi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Cage Chandelier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Elegant twelve-light Louis XV style chandelier of gilt bronze with large crystal plaquettes and spires from the mid to late 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin and Parquetry Vitrine
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style ormolu mounted Vernis Martin and parquetry vitrine French, c.1880 Height 197cm, width 102cm, depth 49cm This remarkable work is a Louis XV style, Vernis Martin, parqu...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box. This exceptional box is raised on four foliate feet below large scale scrolled acanthus leaf corne...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Seven-Piece Crystal and Ormolu Centrepiece Garniture by Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Antique seven-piece crystal and ormolu centrepiece garniture by Baccarat French, Early 20th Century Large bowl: Height 32cm, width 54cm, depth 27cm Candelabra: Height 52cm, width 30...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

A Fantastic 19th Century French Baccarat Ormolu and Crystal Centerpiece, Signed
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic, Rare, and Large 19th Century French Baccarat Ormolu and Crystal Centerpiece. The piece consists of two thick and dense crystal...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock With A White Marble Base by François Linke. The case signed 'Linke'. This rare example of a clock by François Linke has a twin train eight-day mov...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Breche d'Alep Marble
Located in London, GB
A Louis XVI period late 18th century fireplace in Breche d'Alep marble with Ormolu enrichments and cast iron interior panel. The frieze with beaded decoration, acanthus leaf and moul...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Antique French Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, and very useful pair of antique French side tables. They were made in France, they date from around the 1930s. They are of wonderful quality, they are very well made, w...
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1930s French Louis XIV Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pr. 19th C. English Ormolu Mounted Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Two-Arm Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Early 19th Century English Ormolu Mounted Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Two-Arm Candelabra. Each candelabra features finely hand-diamond cut crystal elements mounted with ormolu...
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1810s British Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

German Mahogany and Ormolu Figural Bracket Clock. W. & H. Sch., Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
German mahogany and ormolu bracket clock with gilt bronze pineapple finials, flanking figural floral corner mounts, arched floral side screens, hinged astragal shaped glass door with...
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1890s German Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Steel, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode after Benneman
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted commode after Benneman French, Early 20th Century Height 93cm, width 179cm, depth 69cm This outstanding commode à vanteaux is after a ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A French Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Console Table, Circa 1880
Located in Queens, NY
A French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Marble Top Console Table / Buffet, circa 1880, in the style of Henry Dasson. Crafted from rich Kingwood in the 19th century, this ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted satinwood and tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout floral Marquetry two-drawer commode of bombé serpentine form, ...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis Philippe Gilt Bronze Ornate and Cherubs Fireplace Screen, C 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
French gilt bronze cherub and decorative floral acanthus. French gilt bronze freestanding fire screen with centered Cherubs medallion and torch hand...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Iron, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French bureau plat featuring a high-gloss black" lacquer like" painted finish, bronze ormolu, black leather top and two drawers.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, width 121cm, depth 66cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this writing desk i...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Miniature c.1870
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique gilded ormolu serpentine shaped jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date. The top, front, sides and back are beautifully cast and tooled in gilt bronze. The ...
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1870s Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

A Victorian Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Palatial Victorian Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat. This palatial bureau plat is of grand proportions. The top is of serpentine rectangular out-shape and is...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Louis XIV Style Ormolu Bronze Armorial Candlesticks Pair, circa 1840
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A beautiful and fine pair of French, circa 1840 Louis Philippe period, Louis XIV baroque revival style finely cast ormolu or fire-gilded solid bronze (bronze doré) candlesticks havin...
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Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Center Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular French mid-19th century Louis XVI style mahogany and marble center table. The rectangular frame is crowned with a slab of Calacatta type marble in ethereal veining of g...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Tulipwood Dressing Table by Sormani
Located in London, GB
An Elegant Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Dressing Table In the Louis XV Style Attributed to Paul Sormani A superb example of late 19th century 'mobilier de luxe,' this tulipwood-veneere...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th century Louis XV style superb quality ormolu-mounted kingwood bombé commode with a Brêche d'Alep marble top, attributed to François Linke an...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Famille Rose Medallion Canton Cantonese Ormolu Chinese Table Lamps Pair
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Pair of Chinese Cantonese Hand Decorated Porcelain Mantle Vases with ornate Ormolu bases now converted to Electric Table Lamps, of compact size proportions, (se...
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19th Century Chinese Early Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Interesting Early 20th Century Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting Early 20th Century Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Mirror Pierced foliate design with scrolling acanthus leaves wrap around blind cartouches and blooming flowers. Details:...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Magnificent Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Pink Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Magnificent Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Pink Chinese Porcelain Vases – A Fusion of East and West This fabulous and large pair of 19th-century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted Chinese porcelain covered vases / jars is a stunning testament to the opulence and artistry of the era. The exquisite pink ground porcelain, an export creation from late 19th-century China, features vivid hand-painted enamel decorations depicting majestic Chinese roosters...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk/ Bonheur du Jour
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk / Bonheur du Jour—Circa 1900s This exquisite French Louis XVI-style bonheur du jour is a marquetry-inlaid writing desk, crafted in Fran...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Swedish Neoclassical Ormolu and Etched Glass Mirror Designed by Burchard Precht
By Burchard Precht
Located in Stamford, CT
A Fine Swedish ormolu etched and engraved glass mirror after the model by Burchard Precht.The rectangular plate within a beveled foliate-decorate...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is very likely the work of prominent cabinetmaker Joseph B. Barry (1757-1839). With wor...
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1830s American American Classical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

An Exceptional Suite of Champleve Enamel Ormolu Candelabra by Sevin, Barbedienne
Located in Queens, NY
Illuminating Heritage: An Important "Exhibition" Suite of Four Ferdinand Barbedienne and Louis-Constant Sevin Champlevé Enamel and Ormolu Eight-Light Candelabra/Lamps This monumenta...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French marble top chest. This was made in France and dates from around the 1950’s. It is of great quality and is a lovely size, perfect for use as a bedside ches...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair Meiji Period Japanese Miniature Cloisonne Enamel Urns Vases 1875
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality Pair of Miniature Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Vases of unusually small proportions, early Meiji period (1868-1912) and of Museum quality, com...
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19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Champleve and Onyx Urns Barbedienne
Located in Newark, England
Onyx & Champleve Enamel From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this pair of French Champleve and Onyx Urns attributed to Barbedienne. The Urns of typical form wi...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Sevres Royal Blue Porcelain Vase Made in France
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 21 1/4 in W: 5 1/2 in D: 5 in This Antique 19th Century Sèvres Royal Blue Porcelain Vase Made in France is an exquisite representation of the unparalleled craftsman...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Pair of Ormolu and Malachite Rhino Table Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Large pair of ormolu and malachite rhino table candelabra French, 20th Century Height 134cm, width 55cm, depth 49cm This remarkable pair of candelabra is ...
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20th Century French Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu

Black Lacquered Desk
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Louis XV style black lacquer Bureau plat French 19th century Louis XV style black lacquer Bureau plat, raised on bronze mounted cabriole legs, the sca...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce period Charles X (1818-1834) French Restoration mahogany travailleuse sewing (thread stand - side table - jewelry dressing table) with light, warm, beautifully aged patina. Born in France in the early 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely hand-crafted, this exceptionally executed example features ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, escutcheons, and elaborate gilt metal trim. Having a highly figured light mahogany hinged lid top, lifting open to reveal a striking finished interior with divided compartments and original inset mirror plate. The conforming rectangular case fitted with a faux drawer front over a dovetailed drawer with sectioned interior. Elegantly rising on oval-shaped medial shelf stretcher-joined curvacious legs. Dimensions (approx): 27" High, 20" Wide, 13.5" Deep Stunning light almost blonde antique mahogany coloring and mellow warm tone, superb wood grain detail, and charming, beautifully aged patina over the whole. Great shape overall. Retaining original antique character marks, wear consistent with age and indicative of minimal use, nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall authenticity, refined elegant warmth, luxurious sophistication, and cozy unpretentious rustic elegance. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! What is Charles X style: The comte d’Artois – or Charles X - was the son of the dauphin Louis-Ferdinand de Franc and Marie-Josèphe de Saxe. He succeeded his two brothers Louis XVI and Louis XVIII and became the King of France in 1824. Thirty years after the French Revolution, he wanted to embody the return of monarchy and became the leader of the catholic party . As the previous kings, he was crowned in 1825 but he was soon overthrown by the revolution in July, 1830, called "Trois Glorieuses". He left then for England, Scotland, Prague and Istria where he died in 1836. Charles X style lasted from 1818 to 1834 and happened during the Bourbon Restoration (French Restoration). This style did not replace totally the style of furniture from the French Empire but it was different from the formalism in the Napoleonic era, during which strictness and simplicity were inspired by Greco-Roman art. Indeed, artistic fields flourished. In terms of furniture, this renewal was suggested by the softening of shapes. Even though the simple aspect from the French Empire was still visible, shapes became curvier with volutes and arabesques. Another distinction is the loss of the massive aspect of furniture and the decrease of dimensions in order to decorate smaller appartments. Handling ability and comfort were key-words in the making of furniture. Apartments had essential elements such as chests of drawers, big rounded tables in the dining room, desks or secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables, pedestal tables, as well as gondola chairs. The wavy aspect of the latters certainly represent Charles X style the best.  One of the most emblematic features of this style is the use of bois clairs – light woods in warm blond tones - and indigenous woods that are varnished in order to highlight the grains. Bird's-eye maple, ash trees, plane trees, yew trees, beech trees, olive trees and cedar trees were most likely to be used. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century dark woods were hard to find. In 1806, the Napoleon’s Continental System was established in order to ruin the United Kingdom by preventing the country from any business with the rest of Europe. Therefore craftsmen had to find alternatives from mahogany which was the most commonly used material at this time. After 1815, the import of wood was even more difficult because of peace treaties and the European political situation, which contributed to the popularity of the bois clairs and indigenous woods. The furniture was often decorated with fine inlays made out of dark wood representing foliage, which contrasted with the veneer. Even though these patterns can look like bronze decorations from the Empire era,  they were far more simple and did not represent any military or mythological attributes. On the tables, trays were sometimes made out of marble as in the French Empire, but it was often put aside and inlaid veneer, Verre Eglomisé – a type of glass with a mirror finish –, mirror or porcelain from Sèvres or Paris were more likely to be used. Decorative elements from the Monarchy were highly appreciated again as they suggested luxury. Indeed, marquetry work was particularly fashionable - Boulle marquetry thrived around 1820 as the works of the Levasseur family can show. In the same way, draperies and trimmings referred to the monarchist splendour. Fabrics were often white – the traditional colour of the Bourbons – or light coloured as oppposed to the typical green from the Napoleonic era.  One of the most symbolic figures from this period of time might be Jean-Jacques Werner (1791-1849), a cabinetmaker who worked for prestigious clients such as the Duchesse de Berry who was Charles’s step-daughter. His works can be seen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and at the Grand Trianon in the Palace of Versailles. The duchess’s appartments situated at the pavillon de Marsan and at the Palais de Saint Cloud illustrate Charles X style the best with furniture made out of bois clairs and ornamented with dark wood patterns or fine gold decorations. Chales X style allows a transition between the sobriety of the Empire style and the abundant aspect of Louis-Philippe style. The gothic style started at this time through the "style à la cathédrale", inspired by religious architecture, which thrived from 1827 to 1830. Indeed, at the beginning of the 19th century, Romanticism put the spotlight on the Middle Ages. Cabinetmakers were not inspired by the medieval furniture but rather by architectural elements of churches and cathedrals. For instance the backs of chairs were decorated with arches shaped like rib and serration. In the same way, before Charles X abdicated, pieces of furniture were made out of dark woods – such as mahogany, which was used again in France – and were inlaid with light wood. Romanticism also influenced the layout of furniture in appartments to suggest movement through a mix of various styles, various shapes and various sizes, as opposed to the static aspect of Neoclassicism. The start of industrialisation and mechanisation also influenced this style as early technical developments led to the production of pieces of furniture in series. Credit: Marc Maison Bibliography: FANIEL Stéphane (Dir.), Le Dix-neuvième Siècle Français, Collection Connaissance des Arts, 1957, Hachette SASSONE, Adriana Boidi, Furniture from Rococo to Art Deco, 2000, Evergreen -- Extremely versatile: As warm and attractive as it is useful, this remarkable antique table having the ideal size and small proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a side table, accent or occasional table, tall sofa...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Clocks, Lamps and Other Furniture and Decorative Objects for Sale

Antique ormolu furniture and decorative objects can be incorporated into a variety of spaces, and while demand for the material and/or technique was at its peak in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries, ormolu is still widely loved by designers and collectors today.

What is ormolu?

Ormolu is a brilliant form of decorative trickery. To the untrained eye, ormolu clocks, jewelry boxes and other ormolu furniture and decor look like they're made of solid gold. But those in the know recognize ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — as having been essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

“Most commonly, ormolu refers to a bronze object that has been covered with gold, typically 18 karat or 24 karat,” explains Jamie Sinai, director of the antiques specialist Mayfair Gallery, in London. “For that reason, ormolu is sometimes called gilt bronze or, in French, bronze doré. Strictly speaking, however, the term ormolu also denotes the technique of applying gold to a metal.”

“The word comes from the French or moulu, which translates as ‘ground or powdered gold’ — the form the gold takes before it is applied to a metal surface.”

From the court of King Louis XVI to that of Napoleon I, the French elite snapped up furniture mounted with ormolu, as well as sconces, candelabra and table lamps made from the material. “As the French reputation for supreme art, architecture and furniture developed, the craze for ormolu spread across Europe,” adds Sinai.

Today, antiques collectors and interior designers continue to prize ormolu for its extraordinary craftsmanship and history-infused glamour. 

“This wondrous material was highly sought after in France as the ultimate luxury. It magically resembled solid gold and sparkled under candlelight,” says Sinai.

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