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Material: Ormolu
Belle Epoque Period Louis XV st. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze chandelier
Belle Epoque Period Louis XV st. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze chandelier

Belle Epoque Period Louis XV st. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and high quality French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV st. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze chandelier. This stunning eighteen light chandelier is centered at the...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard
Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine pair of French 19th century neoclassical Greco-Roman style patinanted bronze and ormolu mounted figural candelabra by Henri Picard (French, Active from 1831-1864). The large and impressive pair of ten-light candelabra, each with a patinated figure of a standing bearded semi-nude male holding an ornate ormolu ten-light candelabrum, their bare feet resting on allegorical wreaths, helmet and sword stash, all above square black-slate plinth surmounted with ormolu trims and scrolled legs, the front surmounted with patinated bronze plaques depicting Greco-Roman scenes of Senators and maidens. Stamped "H. Picard" on the inner ring, the back of the male figures each stamped with the numerals "3776". Circa: Paris, 1850-1860. The well regarded fondeur and doreur Henri Picard was recorded at 6 rue Jarente in 1831, and moved to 10 rue de la Perle in 1839. The firm, which was active from 1831-1864, is known for having supplied very fine decorative objects to Emperor Napoleon III's apartments at the Louvre, which are still part of the collection, and was reputed for its fine quality decorative production of gilt and patinated bronzes, pièce de table and garnitures de cheminée...

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19th Century French Greco Roman Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Ormolu and Marble Clock Garniture
French Ormolu and Marble Clock Garniture

French Ormolu and Marble Clock Garniture

Located in New York, NY

Fine and important French ormolu and marble cherubs clock garniture Comprising a clock and a pair of five-light candelabra. Origin: Fr...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Louis Revival Gonçalo Alvest Marquetry Commode 19th Century
Antique French Louis Revival Gonçalo Alvest Marquetry Commode 19th Century

Antique French Louis Revival Gonçalo Alvest Marquetry Commode 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique French Gonçalo Alves Louis Revival commode, circa 1880 in date. This gorgeous commode features a serpentine Rouge Griotte marble top above three full wi...

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1880s Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode
18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode

18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode

Located in Nashville, TN

Introducing a stunning and rare piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and sophistication of 18th century French design - the early 18th century French Commode with Rosewood I...

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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Grand Tour Bronze & Ormolu Urn, 19th Century
Antique French Grand Tour Bronze & Ormolu Urn, 19th Century

Antique French Grand Tour Bronze & Ormolu Urn, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Grand Tour dark patinated bronze and ormolu urn with ormolu liner, C1850 in date. This stunning bronze is superbly cast and has an elegant brown...

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1850s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

A 19th Century French Opaline Glass and Ormolu Chandelier
A 19th Century French Opaline Glass and Ormolu Chandelier

A 19th Century French Opaline Glass and Ormolu Chandelier

Located in London, GB

France, circa 1860 A French mid-nineteenth century chandelier with central opaline glass dish mounted by four ormolu candle arms with flared drip trays and hanging tassels, terminat...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

A pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu candlesticks
A pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu candlesticks

A pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most decorative pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu candlesticks. Each wonderful candlestick is raised on a square base with cut corners and elevated ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture
19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

19th Century Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

Located in Dublin, IE

An exceptional quality three-piece clock set designed in a grand neoclassical style by 'Domange Rollin Rue de Bretagne Paris'. France. The set is comprised of a central clock and tw...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Marble and Ormolu clock set
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Marble and Ormolu clock set

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Marble and Ormolu clock set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, Rouge Royal marble and Ormolu garniture set. This most striking garniture set consists of a ce...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Clock Set
19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Clock Set

19th Century French Champleve Enamel and Ormolu Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

Fine quality and attractive French champleve gilt bronze and light blue champleve enamel clock set. Retailed by Camerden & Forster, New York. Gilt bronze and champleve enamel. Or...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Columns w/ Orb Finials
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Columns w/ Orb Finials

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Columns w/ Orb Finials

Located in Savannah, GA

This outstanding and high quality pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical style Grand Tour period columns feature embossed gilded ormolu and orb finials atop. They are raised by ...

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1820s Italian Grand Tour Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

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

French Empire Bronze / Mahogany Vanity

Located in Tarry Town, NY

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

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

By François Linke

Located in New Orleans, LA

Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock François Linke Circa 1900 Widely regarded as the greatest sculptural clock ever created, this monumental régulateur by François Linke was conceived as a statement for the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition, a moment when the world’s finest artisans competed on an international stage. Linke, the most celebrated ébéniste of the Belle Époque, was awarded the prestigious gold medal for his display, which critics described as “the biggest event in the history of furnishing art in the year 1900.” Designed in collaboration with the sculptor Léon Messagé, the clock exemplifies Linke’s ambition to elevate furniture and timepieces to the realm of fine art. The clock represents over a decade of design and craftsmanship. Only six examples of this model were ever completed due to the extraordinary labor and cost involved. Building just one had a production cost of 22,966 francs, the equivalent of approximately eight years' wages for the average French worker in 1900. The clock is illustrated on the spine of Christopher Payne’s definitive monograph on Linke. Mahdi Al-Tajir, one of the world’s most important collectors, later acquired the present model. Another is located at Whitehall, the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. It was acquired by Rockefeller’s partner, Henry Flagler...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

A French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box
A French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box

A French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box. The stunning rectangular lidded Baccarat Crystal box is raised by four Ormolu suppor...

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Pair French Ormolu Marble Kingwood Rosewood Marquetry Desks Side Tables
Antique Pair French Ormolu Marble Kingwood Rosewood Marquetry Desks Side Tables

Antique Pair French Ormolu Marble Kingwood Rosewood Marquetry Desks Side Tables

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Identical Pair of French Single Drawer Kingwood Writing Desks or Side Tables of oval form and unusual small proportions of outstanding quality, last quarter of the Nineteent...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A Pair Of Ormolu And Crystal Empire Wall Lights Attributed To Baccarat
A Pair Of Ormolu And Crystal Empire Wall Lights Attributed To Baccarat

A Pair Of Ormolu And Crystal Empire Wall Lights Attributed To Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Steyning, West sussex

The oval foliate back plates with trumpet arm of the finest quality ormolu, supporting a pillar cut crystal container, issuing five pressed one piece candle arms and central candle h...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century French Sevres Style 3 Piece Clock Clock Garniture
19th Century French Sevres Style 3 Piece Clock Clock Garniture

19th Century French Sevres Style 3 Piece Clock Clock Garniture

Located in Dublin, IE

A Fine 19th Century French Sevres-Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture. Comprising a central mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabra, each richly decorated with h...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair Antique French Louis XV Marble Ormolu Marquetry Wood Pedestals Stands
Pair Antique French Louis XV Marble Ormolu Marquetry Wood Pedestals Stands

Pair Antique French Louis XV Marble Ormolu Marquetry Wood Pedestals Stands

Located in London, GB

Pair Antique French Louis XV Marble Ormolu Marquetry Wood Pedestals Stands French, Late 19th Century Height 142cm, width 44cm, depth 44cm This elegant pair of pedestals is a stunn...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French Ormolu Mother of Pearl Egg Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottles in Box
French Ormolu Mother of Pearl Egg Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottles in Box

French Ormolu Mother of Pearl Egg Shaped Enamel Perfume Bottles in Box

Located in Delft, NL

French 19th century Ormolu mother of pearl egg shaped perfume box on foot A beautiful egg shaped perfume bottle box, with interior of 2 perfume bottles wh...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture

19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock Garniture

By A.D. Mougin

Located in London, GB

A fine quality late 19th century French bronze and ormolu garniture, the 8-day striking enamelled dial movement by AD Mougin - Paris, contained in ormolu cas...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy
French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy

French Napoleon III Boulle Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Single Tea Caddy Compartment From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to bring to market this Antique French Boulle Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy o...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Important Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase
Important Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase

Important Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase

By Paul Louchet, Charles Pillivuyt & Cie, Louis Chalon

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Important and Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase, C. 1895 Spectacularly mounted naturalist vase; the base dressed and balustered, the neck finished in double openwork bulb, the surface describing sinuous reliefs. Polychrome glazed ceramic in Beige, blue, and green. The shoulder is decorated with a gilded bronze roundel with five ormolu bronze female...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Louis XVI Style Cobalt  Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases
Pair Louis XVI Style Cobalt  Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases

Pair Louis XVI Style Cobalt Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Louis XVI Style Cobalt Sevres Style Ormolu Mounted Vases France, circa 1900s This elegant pair of Louis XVI-style cobalt Sevres-style ormolu-...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Bronze Ormolu Interior Lined Casket With Wedgewood Inserts
Antique French Bronze Ormolu Interior Lined Casket With Wedgewood Inserts

Antique French Bronze Ormolu Interior Lined Casket With Wedgewood Inserts

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 5 in W: 8 3/4 in D: 3 1/2 in This beautiful antique 19th century bronze ormolu interior fitted jewelry casket with Wedgewood plaque inserts is made of the highest qu...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Kingwood Grand Piano
Louis XV Kingwood Grand Piano

Louis XV Kingwood Grand Piano

By Carl Bechstein

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style ormolu mounted kingwood, tulipwood & parquetry grand piano (sgnd C.BECHSTEIN, numbered 20475 for the date 1888)

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Brass

French Empire Bronze Mount of an Eagle Subduing a Serpent, Desmalter /  Thomire
French Empire Bronze Mount of an Eagle Subduing a Serpent, Desmalter /  Thomire

French Empire Bronze Mount of an Eagle Subduing a Serpent, Desmalter / Thomire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Empire Bronze Mount of an Eagle Subduing a Serpent, circa 1800–1820 School or Workshop Jacob-Desmalter/Thomire A finely cast French Empire bronze mount depicting Napoleon’s ...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Pair Meiji Period Japanese Miniature Cloisonne Enamel Urns Vases 1875
Antique Pair Meiji Period Japanese Miniature Cloisonne Enamel Urns Vases 1875

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

Pair Large French Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Stands Pedestals
Pair Large French Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Stands Pedestals

Pair Large French Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Stands Pedestals

Located in London, GB

Pair Large French Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Stands Pedestals French, 20th Century Height 71cm, width 70cm, depth 70cm Exquisitely crafted in the Chinoiserie style, this ...

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20th Century French Chinoiserie Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Marble Candelabra Beurdeley
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Marble Candelabra Beurdeley

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Marble Candelabra Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919) A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted and white marble three-light candelabra (now electrified), ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

New Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case, N
New Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case, N

New Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case, N

By DeART, Franz Hermle

Located in Germantown, MD

A 21st Century German Franz Hermle Mantel Clock in DeArt Italian Fine Marquetry and Ormolu Case in new open box condition. Clock made in Germany by the historic, very famous Franz Hermle clock...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

French Inlaid Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 'Individually Priced'
French Inlaid Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 'Individually Priced'

French Inlaid Nightstands or Bedside Tables, 'Individually Priced'

Located in Austin, TX

A fine pair of French bedside end tables or nightstands (or night stands) - each stand or side table featuring a figured marble-top with serpentine edge over a frieze with three inla...

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Early 20th Century French Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Mahogany, Satinwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cartonnier Desk
French Louis XV Style Mahogany, Satinwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cartonnier Desk

French Louis XV Style Mahogany, Satinwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cartonnier Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French Louis XV Style Mahogany, Rosewood and Satinwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Figural Cartonnier Bureau-Plat (Desk). The shaped rectangular top inset with a recent tooled le...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair French Parquetry Bedside Cabinets Chests 19th Century
Antique Pair French Parquetry Bedside Cabinets Chests 19th Century

Antique Pair French Parquetry Bedside Cabinets Chests 19th Century

Located in London, GB

An elegant pair of antique French mahogany and ormolu mounted parquetry bedside chests, circa 1870 in date.   The rectangular cabinets are free standing and surmounted with grey vein...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble oval side table
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble oval side table

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble oval side table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Enameled Bronze, Ormolu and Marble oval side table. This stunning table is raised by slender cobalt blue Enameled Bronze...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

By Paul Sormani

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce very fine quality Napoleon III Period (1852-1870) gilt bronze ormolu mounted inlaid glove box by important Parisian ébéniste Paul Sormani (1817-1877) Exquisitely hand-cra...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Candlesticks Griotte Marble Bowls
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Candlesticks Griotte Marble Bowls

Late 19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Candlesticks Griotte Marble Bowls

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A pair of antique French candlesticks, made of gilded bronze. At the center a bowl made of red "Griotte" marble. Under the marble bowl foliage around the stem. Made in France, at the...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Style Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock
19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Style Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock

19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Style Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine and most attractive 19th century French Louis XV Rococo Style ormolu and porcelain mantle clock, modelled as an urn with floral finial and goat head masks to the sides, o...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock
Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful classical clock made in the style of Louis XVI by Samuel Marti. Stunning ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted on a marble base. It is decorated with an inset laurel swag...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Ormolu Mounted Credenza 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid and ormolu mounted credenza, circa 1860 in date Oozing sophistication and charm, this credenza is the absolute epitome of Victo...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

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

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

By Maison Millet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Regency Ormolu Cherub Tazza with Malachite & Blue John 19th Century
Antique Regency Ormolu Cherub Tazza with Malachite & Blue John 19th Century

Antique Regency Ormolu Cherub Tazza with Malachite & Blue John 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an impressive and highly decorative Regency Period ormolu, malachite and Blue John tazza, Circa 1820 in date. It features an ormolu winged cherub holding a Blue John tazza...

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Early 19th Century Regency Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra with Putti Holding Floral Bouquets
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra with Putti Holding Floral Bouquets

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra with Putti Holding Floral Bouquets

Located in Pembroke, MA

Pair of candelabra with winged putti, each supporting a floral bouquet, on top of marble base. Each putti is patinated bronze and the bouquets are gilt bronze. The floral bouquet has...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Fine 19th century French bronze mounted display case / vitrine Henri Dasson
Fine 19th century French bronze mounted display case / vitrine Henri Dasson

Fine 19th century French bronze mounted display case / vitrine Henri Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in New York City, NY

Fine late 19th century, antique French Louis XVI -style vitrine, initialed H.D. attributed to Henri Dasson. The display cabinet features a three-section design with beautifully beve...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris
Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

Empire Period Mantle Clock by Leroy a Paris

Located in Montreal, QC

This mantle clock is by a well-respected Paris maker in a fashionable style. The oval base supports a vase shaped clock case in turn supported by winged dolphin heads and flanked by ...

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1810s French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson
Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson

Grand Ormolu and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Salmson

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

Grand ormolu and marble clock set by Raingo Frères and Salmson French, Late 19th Century Clock: Height 69cm, width 81cm, depth 23cm Candelabra: Height 80cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm This elegant clock set was created by Raingo Frères and Jean Jules Salmson (French, 1823–1902). Raingo Frères, founded in 1832, was famous for its astronomical clocks, one of which is now in the Windsor Castle collection. The set is complemented by bronzes from the renowned sculptor Salmson, a regular exhibitor at the Paris Salon. The garniture includes a central mantel clock and two matching eight-light candelabra, all expertly crafted from ormolu and white marble. The clock features a central column topped with a finely detailed sculptural group of bacchantes holding grapevine garlands, with cherubs draping them over large vases. The white enamel dial is framed by an acanthus ormolu mount and rests on a base with twin ormolu lion feet. The candelabra mirrors...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Pair of French Louis Revival 2 Branch Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century
Antique Pair of French Louis Revival 2 Branch Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century

Antique Pair of French Louis Revival 2 Branch Ormolu Wall Lights 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning decorative pair of antique French ormolu  two light sconces in the elegant Louis Revival style, Circa 1890 in date.   Each wall light features a backplate with rib...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis Revival Marqutry Ormolu Occasional Table 19th Century
Antique French Louis Revival Marqutry Ormolu Occasional Table 19th Century

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

Antique Pair Silver Plated Jasperware two branch wall lights sconces
Antique Pair Silver Plated Jasperware two branch wall lights sconces

Antique Pair Silver Plated Jasperware two branch wall lights sconces

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning Antique pair of ormolu and porcelain twin branch wall lights, Circa 1900 in date, Of elegant classical form with ribbon crest upturned reeded arms with acanthus d...

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Early 1900s Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Silver, Ormolu

A Louis XV Style Lacquer Commode, by Maxime Secrétant, Paris
A Louis XV Style Lacquer Commode, by Maxime Secrétant, Paris

A Louis XV Style Lacquer Commode, by Maxime Secrétant, Paris

By Maxime Secretant

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Important Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Lacquer Commode, by Maxime Secrétant, Paris. Of bombé outshape with Portor marble top. The front with two deep drawers and applied with superb gilt-bronze foliate and rocaille mounts. The whole finished in exquisite black and gold Japanese lacquer depicting mountain landscapes and temples. Raised on cabriole legs. Stamped with marque au fer ‘M. SECRETANT / 1918’ and with a fleur-de-lys within a shield. The mounts incised to the back ‘M.S.L.’ and numbered ‘2422, 2524, 2525, and 2528’. France, Dated 1918. This magnificent commode is a direct copy of a famous model in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Acquired by the museum in 1882, it forms part of the Jones Collection (inv. 1105-1882). Dated to 1760-1765, it is attributed to Bernard van Risenburgh...

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1910s French Louis XV Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Very Large Pair Antique Rococo Style Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Ormolu Vases
Very Large Pair Antique Rococo Style Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Ormolu Vases

Very Large Pair Antique Rococo Style Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Ormolu Vases

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

Very Large Pair Antique Rococo Style Painted Sèvres Style Porcelain Ormolu Vases French, Late 19th Century Height 163cm, width 53cm, depth 48cm Crafted in the style of the celebrat...

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp c1880 19th Century
Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp c1880 19th Century

Antique Large French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Lamp c1880 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a antique monumental finely cast antique French ormolu lamp now converted to electricity, circa 1880 in date. The triform base candelabra lamp has a trifrom paw foot baseswi...

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1880s Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Antique French Sevres Portrait Porcelain Ormolu Wall Sconces Candle Lights
Pair Antique French Sevres Portrait Porcelain Ormolu Wall Sconces Candle Lights

Pair Antique French Sevres Portrait Porcelain Ormolu Wall Sconces Candle Lights

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & large pair of antique French Sevres porcelain ormolu mounted candle wall sconce lights, mounted with portrait miniatures, circa 1880. The top of each sconce is inset with a Sevres porcelain portrait miniature of Princess Elizabeth the Sister of Louis XVI & Madame De Montesson the wife of Louis Philippe Duke of Orleans...

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1880s French Louis XVI 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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