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Material: Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XV Style Ormolu Chenets, 19th Century
Pair of French Louis XV Style Ormolu Chenets, 19th Century

Pair of French Louis XV Style Ormolu Chenets, 19th Century

By Charles Cressent

Located in London, GB

A pair of French Louis XV style ormolu chenets, nineteenth century, after the eighteenth century originals by Charles Cressent, each with sphinx on a c-scroll rococo base, one holdin...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique 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

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewelry Casket, 19th Century
Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewelry Casket, 19th Century

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewelry Casket, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain jewelry casket, circa 1870 in date. This magnificent casket is rectangular in shape, with the top as well as each sid...

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1870s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Bedside Cabinets in the Manner of Sormani
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Bedside Cabinets in the Manner of Sormani

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Bedside Cabinets in the Manner of Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Louis XV Style Bombé Bedside Cabinets In the manner of Paul Sormani Constructed from bookmatched kingwood, surmounted by original fleur-de-pêcher marble tops, and dressed ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock

Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock

Located in London, GB

Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm This superb longcase clock is a wonderful example of the Belle Époque impetus to draw inspiration from the styles of the past. The clock, crafted during the late nineteenth century—though the malachite finish is later—is inspired by a famous eighteenth-century original. The clock is of traditional form, which a cubic clock case inset with an enamel dial and a gilt bronze bezel cast with signs of the zodiac. The central section of the clock includes a window, which reveals the pendulum inside, while the lower section is in the form of a plinth. The malachite veneer is wonderfully varied, with lighter and darker shades of the stone utilised to add visual interest. The clock is surmounted by a sculpture in gilt bronze of Apollo in his chariot, pulled by a quadriga of horses. The dial is signed for Rosel Bruxelles...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu

French Bureau Plat Marquetry Leather Top Desk with Orig. Ormolu Mounts, C. 1770
French Bureau Plat Marquetry Leather Top Desk with Orig. Ormolu Mounts, C. 1770

French Bureau Plat Marquetry Leather Top Desk with Orig. Ormolu Mounts, C. 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

French bureau plat marquetry leather top three drawer desk with hearing bone inlays, three opposite side faux drawers, original floral ormolu mounts, brass escutcheons, brass knobs, ...

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1770s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870

Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870

By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Louis-Constant Sevin

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Ferdinand Barbedienne, A French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870, The Design Attributed to Louis Constant Sevin. An exceptional qualit...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Pedestals
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Pedestals

Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Pedestals

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry pedestals French, Late 19th Century Height 130cm, width 47cm, depth 46cm This stunning pair of pedestals epitomizes the gran...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810

By Faizan A Paris

Located in Greven, DE

The barrel roller - so-called "Pendule au Noir" Paris fire-gilt bronze early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 34 x 27 x 11 cm Description: Fire-gilt bronze clock from the early...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Art Deco Ormolu Serpent Handle, Stamped LT / 2, circa 1925–1935
French Art Deco Ormolu Serpent Handle, Stamped LT / 2, circa 1925–1935

French Art Deco Ormolu Serpent Handle, Stamped LT / 2, circa 1925–1935

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Art Deco Ormolu Serpent Handle, Stamped LT / 2, circa 1925–1935 A rare and striking French ormolu serpent handle, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1925–1935. Cast in two ...

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20th Century French Art Deco Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair
19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair

19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Period Empire side chair: This highly stylized chair has brass inlay and ormolu features to include reclining goddesses, feathers and detailed Roman feet all newly upholstered in a b...

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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

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

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

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

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

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece. This stunning oval shaped centerpiece is raised on a tripod shaped Ormolu base w...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

A Fine Pair of Russian Empire Period Malachite And Ormolu Obelisks, Early 1800's
A Fine Pair of Russian Empire Period Malachite And Ormolu Obelisks, Early 1800's

A Fine Pair of Russian Empire Period Malachite And Ormolu Obelisks, Early 1800's

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental and Quite Rare Pair of 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks with Maiden Ormolu Mounts. Each obelisk is complete with four sides which terminate upwards to a triangular point. The bases are fitted with ormolu mounts which include hand-chased and hand-chiseled maidens holding flaming torches in either hand and on the other panel decoration of a vine with a winged bow. On top of the large ormolu mounts are smaller mounts which depict child masks in wings. Underneath and on top of the square base are ormolu mounts which depict acanthus leaves flourishing throughout with hand-chased and hand-chiseled fluted veins. The entire body of the obelisk is veneered with the most incredible and highest quality antique Russian malachite...

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1830s Russian Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Corner Cabinet with Marble Top
Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Corner Cabinet with Marble Top

Antique French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Corner Cabinet with Marble Top

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine quality 19th-century French Louis XVI style corner cabinet beautifully inlaid and mounted with gilt-bronze ormolu. The white marble top sits above a frieze inlaid with floral ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière

By Jean-François Denière

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock, by Jean Francois Denière. This stunning clock is raised by four O...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock
19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very pleasing early 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, have a classical maiden standing in front of a mirror, with a pedestal supporting a vase of flowers. The white e...

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19th Century French Romantic Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

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

Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

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

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Pair Italian Grand Tour Borghese Bronze Campana Urns 19th Century
Antique Pair Italian Grand Tour Borghese Bronze Campana Urns 19th Century

Antique Pair Italian Grand Tour Borghese Bronze Campana Urns 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb antique pair of Italian Grand Tour bronze Borghese Campana urns, circa 1870 in date. This pair of patinated  bronze campana urns are after the Borghese models with classica...

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

A Fine French Early 20th Century Gilt-Bronze Center Table Attr. Francois Linke
A Fine French Early 20th Century Gilt-Bronze Center Table Attr. Francois Linke

A Fine French Early 20th Century Gilt-Bronze Center Table Attr. Francois Linke

By François Linke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French early 20th century Empire style ormolu and figural patinated bronze-mounted amboyna and veined Verde d'Alps marble top "Gueridon" attributed to François Linke (185...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Pair Ormolu Gilt Bronze Treble Light Wall Electric Sconces Appliques 19C
Antique Pair Ormolu Gilt Bronze Treble Light Wall Electric Sconces Appliques 19C

Antique Pair Ormolu Gilt Bronze Treble Light Wall Electric Sconces Appliques 19C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Fine Quality Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Three Candle Wall Candle Sconces Lights, of generous proportions and exceptional well cast quality, mid to late Nineteenth Century. T...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Demi-Lune Commodes, Gilt-Bronze, Circa 1870
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Demi-Lune Commodes, Gilt-Bronze, Circa 1870

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Demi-Lune Commodes, Gilt-Bronze, Circa 1870

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair Of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Demi-Lune Shaped Petite Commodes or Bedside Cabinets. Each with 'D'-shaped brèche de Benou Jaune marble top with three-quarte...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Very Large Antique Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères
Very Large Antique Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères

Very Large Antique Louis XV Style Mantel Clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères, Maison Beurdeley

Located in London, GB

Very large antique Louis XV style mantel clock by Beurdeley and Raingo Frères French, Late 19th Century Height 98cm, width 49cm, depth 24cm This magnificent Louis XV style mantel cl...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Pendule d'Officier Clock - fully restored and working
Antique French Ormolu Pendule d'Officier Clock - fully restored and working

Antique French Ormolu Pendule d'Officier Clock - fully restored and working

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and beautifully proportioned late 19th century French ormolu Pendule d’Officier clock, conceived in the elegant Louis XVI taste and retaining a wonderfully rich gilt finish. T...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Pair of Louis XIV Ormolu Jardinieres 19th Century
Antique Pair of Louis XIV Ormolu Jardinieres 19th Century

Antique Pair of Louis XIV Ormolu Jardinieres 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb 19th Century pair of Louis XIV Revival ormolu jardinieres, Circa 1870 in date. They are beautifully applied with with lion mask and loop handles, cast with strapwor...

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Late 19th Century Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

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

Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Ormolu Vase Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

By Wilhelm Kralik Sohn

Located in Lisbon, PT

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

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19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

A Large Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern
A Large Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern

A Large Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A Large Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern. Enclosed by curved glass panels within a gilt bronze framework. The lantern is surmounted by four scrolling sup...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Maple Harp by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie
Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Maple Harp by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie

Large Gilt Bronze Mounted Maple Harp by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie

By Pleyel

Located in London, GB

This fine antique harp dates from the second half of the 19th century and was made in France by Pleyel, Wolff, Lyon and Cie. The renowned Parisian firm ma...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Important 19th Century Charles Cressant Influenced Commode
Important 19th Century Charles Cressant Influenced Commode

Important 19th Century Charles Cressant Influenced Commode

By Maison Millet

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An important French mid-19th century gilt-bronze mounted kingwood, satiné and parquetry bombé commode after the model by Charles Cressent attributed to Maison Millet, Paris the serpentine Brocatelle Violette d'Espagne marble top above two long drawers centred by a flaming urn, flanked to each side by a child holding oak branches and headed by courting doves, the front angles with a bust of a boy and a girl each holding a dove, each bombé side with intertwined oak branches, on oak tree trunk supports and foliate-cast feet. The original model for the present commode dates from the 1730s and is the work of Charles Cressent (maître in 1720; d. 1768). Entering the collection of the Dukes of Hamilton after the French revolution, the commode was sold at the celebrated Hamilton Palace sale (lot 1806) in 1882. It was purchased by Ferdinand Rothschild and is now in the collection at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire. This impressive Régence style commode is reminiscent of the work of François Linke, however none of the mounts appear to be stamped or recorded in his oeuvre. Maison Millet was an active client of François Linke and it is believed that this commode with its distinctive high quality mounts and construction are characteristic of the production of this celebrated Parisian cabinet maker. Maison Millet was established by Théodore Millet in 1853, and continued until 1902 from premises at 11, Rue Jacques-Coeur, Paris before relocating to 23, Boulevard Beaumarchais. Maison Millet was a highly regarded furniture company that was described as producing 'meuble et bronze d'art, genre ancien et moderne'. The firm won several awards in the series of exhibitions in London and Paris, such as the gold Medal in the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle. In 1902 Maison Millet was authorised by the director of the Palais de Versailles to replicate Marie-Antoinette's celebrated Grand Cabinet à bijoux. Literature: Sir Anthony Blunt...

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19th Century Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Ram and Marble End Table
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Ram and Marble End Table

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Ram and Marble End Table

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) bronze dore ram head design round end table with 3 legs supporting an inset black marble top and shelf with a bottom ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Located in London, GB

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed doors divided...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Gold Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock French, Late 18th Century Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 12cm A wonderful example of late 18th century ...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

A Unique Large Antique French Louis XVI St. Ormolu & Bronze Figural Floor Lamp
A Unique Large Antique French Louis XVI St. Ormolu & Bronze Figural Floor Lamp

A Unique Large Antique French Louis XVI St. Ormolu & Bronze Figural Floor Lamp

Located in New York, NY

A Unique Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Multi Figural Floor Lamp A unique large Antique French Louis XVI-style ormolu and patinated bronze multi figu...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, 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

18th Century French Directoire Mahogany Table - Black Italian Marble top
18th Century French Directoire Mahogany Table - Black Italian Marble top

18th Century French Directoire Mahogany Table - Black Italian Marble top

Located in Phoenix, AZ

18th Century French Directoire Mahogany Table withItalian Black marble top. Gorgeous piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, message us with questions.

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18th Century French Directoire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Oxblood Porcelain Table Lamp, 1930s
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Oxblood Porcelain Table Lamp, 1930s

Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Oxblood Porcelain Table Lamp, 1930s

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV style (1930s) Chinoiserie oxblood porcelain table lamp with sang de boeuf glaze and ormolu mounted neck and base (wired) (Stamped Under: J. MASSIER FILS)

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Marseille Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise
Marseille Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise

Marseille Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables
Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables

Important and Very Rare Pair of Micromosaic, Malachite and Walnut Console Tables

By Antonio Deangelis

Located in London, GB

Important and very rare pair of micromosaic, malachite and walnut console tables Italian & Russian, early 19th century Measures: Height 89cm, width 106.5cm, depth 62cm These exceptionally beautiful antique console...

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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu

Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century
Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century

Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock raised on an associated malachite base, of monumental scale, masterpiece of French Neoclassical decorative art from the late 18th Century, the dial and ...

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870
Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Napoleon III Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Crown, France, Circa 1870 A rare and unusual Napoleon III patinated bronze and ormolu crown from France, circa 1870. This distinctive work fea...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

A pair of French 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu urns
A pair of French 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu urns

A pair of French 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fine and high quality pair of French 19th century 1st Empire Period patinated Bronze and Ormolu urns, circa 1805. This wonderful pair are raised on square Ormolu plinths with top R...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin and Parquetry Vitrine
Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Vernis Martin and Parquetry Vitrine

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

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers

Located in Forney, TX

A monumental Danish chest of drawers commode from the 19th century. The magnificent, handcrafted Scandinavian antique having molded cornice, over case fitted with five drawers, all w...

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19th Century Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Burr Walnut And Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Writing Table Desk
19th Century Burr Walnut And Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Writing Table Desk

19th Century Burr Walnut And Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Writing Table Desk

Located in Norwich, England

A beautiful 19th century burr walnut 'Bonheur Du Jour'. Circa 1860. This is an English piece designed in the French manner. Retaining its original locks, each stamped VR with corone...

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19th Century British Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

French Louis XVI style side cabinet, by Paul Sormani, circa 1890
French Louis XVI style side cabinet, by Paul Sormani, circa 1890

French Louis XVI style side cabinet, by Paul Sormani, circa 1890

By Paul Sormani

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality late 19th Century French marble topped side cabinet, with radiating veneers, floral marquetry inlay, gilded ormolu mounts, two doors opening to reveal shelves within. ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Breccia Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Armoire Attr to François Linke
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Armoire Attr to François Linke

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Armoire Attr to François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

There are armoires… and then there are armoires that look as though they have been quietly judging lesser furniture for over a century. This magnificent French Louis XVI style armoi...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Vernis-Martin Cabinet
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Vernis-Martin Cabinet

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Vernis-Martin Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood and Tulpwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Style Serpentine Meuble d'Appui (Side cabinet) with Marble Top. The triple-bombé single door body fitted with a Spanish Brocatelle marble top, the single front door centered with a painting depicting a park scene with a man seated across two ladies and a young man standing between them playing violin, the upper apron painting section depicting a lake scene with coastal trees, all surmounted with floral and acanthus ormolu mounts and raise on cabriolet legs with gilt-bronze sabots. Two interior wooden shelves. The lockplate stamped: "V.F. (Crossed keys...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Sevres style lidded vases, C19th
Pair Sevres style lidded vases, C19th

Pair Sevres style lidded vases, C19th

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A pair of19th-century Sèvres style vases featuring an elegant urn shape with a flared lip and sturdy base. The cobalt blue colour is a beautifully contrast to the intricate gold embe...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Inlaid Marquetry Rosewood Center Side Table 1890
Antique Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Inlaid Marquetry Rosewood Center Side Table 1890

Antique Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Inlaid Marquetry Rosewood Center Side Table 1890

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality late 19th Century Louis XV style inlaid marquetry rosewood & ormolu mounted side table, circa 1890. The rectangular table with a bombe shaped base, the table top is ve...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

pair of 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras
pair of 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras

pair of 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and most decorative pair of Continental 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras. This wonderful pair are raised by rounded and pierced Ormolu ba...

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19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Large Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

The central circular dial surmounted by two love birds, the lower section with two cherubs on either side, and decorated with garlands of flowers and scrolling features throughout.

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket

By Ferdinando Pogliani

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and most impressive 18th century European parcel ebonized rosewood hardstone bronze pewter bone ivory marquetry tabletop cabinet casket. Of exceptionally fine quality, lavish...

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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter

A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk
A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

A French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and very high quality French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Boulle side table/desk. This stunning table is comprised of Ebony, Brass and Tortoiseshell, while being raise...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu Centerpiece
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu Centerpiece

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque Period Ormolu Centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Ormolu centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by beautiful scrolled foliate legs with large magnificent scrolled acan...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Art Deco Ormolu "Bronze Dorée" Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock, Circa 1915
French Art Deco Ormolu "Bronze Dorée" Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock, Circa 1915

French Art Deco Ormolu "Bronze Dorée" Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock, Circa 1915

Located in CH

French Art Deco Ormolu (“Bronze Dorée”) Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock France, circa 1915 A striking Art Deco wall clock executed in gilded bronze (bronze dorée), featuring a sunburst ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Porcelain Urns 19th Century
Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Porcelain Urns 19th Century

Antique Pair of French Bleu Celeste Porcelain Urns 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine and rare antique pair of French porcelain ormolu mounted twin handled urns in the Sevres manner, dating from Circa 1860. The decorative twin handle vases are super...

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1860s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Wonderful Pair French Gilt Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Urn Form Ormolu-Mounted Lamps
Wonderful Pair French Gilt Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Urn Form Ormolu-Mounted Lamps

Wonderful Pair French Gilt Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Urn Form Ormolu-Mounted Lamps

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Pair Of French Gold Gilt Dore Bronze Ormolu & Cut Crystal Urn Form Lamps, Completely Rewired With New Sockets In The Manner Of Baccarat.

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20th Century French Regency Ormolu Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of French Empire Period Fire-Gilt Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An exceptional pair of French Empire period candlesticks executed in finely chased fire-gilt ormolu and contrasting dark patinated bronze, dating to the early 19th century. Each cand...

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Early 1800s French Empire 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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