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The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock
The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock

The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent French Empire ormolu mantel clock features the iconic Neoclassical genre scene often referred to as "The Astronomy Lesson." A popular motif during this period, Emper...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet À Hauteur D’Appui

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th Century Napoleon III Period ebony, brass and ormolu Cabinet à Hauteur d'Appui, attributed to Befort Jeune. The Boulle cabinet is ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Pair French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Cut-Glass 6-Light Girandole Table Lamps
Pair French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Cut-Glass 6-Light Girandole Table Lamps

Pair French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Cut-Glass 6-Light Girandole Table Lamps

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Six-Light Girandoles Table lamps, in the manner of Baccarat. The finely chased ormolu frame with six ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze, Ormolu

Important Pair Rock Crystal and Ormolu Girandoles by Maison Bagues
Important Pair Rock Crystal and Ormolu Girandoles by Maison Bagues

Important Pair Rock Crystal and Ormolu Girandoles by Maison Bagues

By Maison Baguès

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This fabulous and impressive pair of gilt bronze girandoles or candelabra are by the renowned French firm of Maison Bagues. They are of grand proportions, and feature hand carved qu...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.
19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.

19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French 19th Century onyx, ormolu mounted jewellery casket, having Pietra dura floral plaques to each corner, set into classically shaped gilded ormolu mounts. Ba...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Semi Precious And Hard Stone Florentine Cabinet
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Semi Precious And Hard Stone Florentine Cabinet

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Semi Precious And Hard Stone Florentine Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning Italian 19th century Baroque st. ebonized fruitwood, giltwood, ormolu and semi precious and hard stone Florentine cabinet. The cabinet is raised by a unique and most decor...

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Napoleon III Style Marquetry Inlaid Side Cabinet
19th Century French Napoleon III Style Marquetry Inlaid Side Cabinet

19th Century French Napoleon III Style Marquetry Inlaid Side Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A Napoleon III Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Meuble d'Appui Of bow fronted arc-en-arbalette outline, the cabinet constructed using several fine woods including birds' eye maple, tulipwoo...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg

Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg

By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia

Located in London, GB

These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...

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1830s Russian Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

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 Maison Beurdeley, Raingo Frères

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

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell

Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This fantastic quality pair of signed Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces are by the renown marker Edward F. Caldwell. They feature Neo-Classical motifs including acanthus leaves, bo...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Very large French Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 98cm, width 50cm, depth 27cm This fine 19th century clock is unusually large, standing a...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Grand Tour sculpture “Archer”, Otto Lessing, gilt bronze and onyx, Germany
Grand Tour sculpture “Archer”, Otto Lessing, gilt bronze and onyx, Germany

Grand Tour sculpture “Archer”, Otto Lessing, gilt bronze and onyx, Germany

By Otto Lessing 1

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind and masterpiece sculpture “Archer” (“Bogenschütze,” original German title) in gilt bronze, a work by Otto Lessing, based on an original design from 1908. Many small-sc...

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1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

Exquisite and Complete French 19th century Cave à Liqueur Drinks Box
Exquisite and Complete French 19th century Cave à Liqueur Drinks Box

Exquisite and Complete French 19th century Cave à Liqueur Drinks Box

Located in London, GB

An Exquisite and Complete French Ormolu-Mounted Cave à Liqueur The frame of gilded bronze with well cast and hand-chased details; the sides and top set with bevelled glass panels; s...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Centerpiece
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Centerpiece

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular French mid-19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by a square and mottled ormolu base with concaved corners and a...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Reloj de sobremesa, bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita, Francia, siglo XIX
Reloj de sobremesa, bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita, Francia, siglo XIX

Reloj de sobremesa, bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita, Francia, siglo XIX

By Maison Deniere

Located in MADRID, ES

Precioso reloj de sobremesa francés, Imperio, siglo XIX, en bronce dorado al mercurio y malaquita. Movimiento mediante maquinaria París de suspensión de hilo, con soneria sobre camp...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Monumental Pair French Ormolu Corby Castle Table Lamps 19th Century
Antique Monumental Pair French Ormolu Corby Castle Table Lamps 19th Century

Antique Monumental Pair French Ormolu Corby Castle Table Lamps 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb antique pair of monumental elegant French Rococo revival ormolu table lamps, circa 1850 in date. These lamps, crafted from gilt bronze, feature Corinthian capitals and obel...

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1850s Rococo Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble and Ormolu lamps
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble and Ormolu lamps

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble and Ormolu lamps

By Paul Sormani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Vert de Patricia Marble and Ormolu lamps, attributed to Paul Sormani. This stunning pair of brûle parfu...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Fine French Louis XV Side Tables After Francois Linke
Pair of Fine French Louis XV Side Tables After Francois Linke

Pair of Fine French Louis XV Side Tables After Francois Linke

By François Linke

Located in Forney, TX

A pair of magnificent fine quality vintage French Louis XV style gilt bronze ormolu mounted mahogany side tables after celebrated master Parisian ébéniste Francois Linke (b.1855-1946...

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Late 20th Century Louis XV Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720

Located in Norwich, GB

Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris, circa 1720 Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained tortoiseshell with ‘mother of pearl’ and coloured floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through a straw from a scallop shell over leafy corner mounts. Shaped bead-bordered glazed door applied with an apron mount of a child chromos holding a sandglass and staff, set within a leafy trail surround. Brass lined recessed arch windows to the sides, the interior of the case with symmetrical Rococo panel...

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1720s French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk
French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

French 19th Century Empire St. Mahogany and Ormolu Executive Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely handsome and impressive French 19th century Empire st. mahogany and ormolu executive desk. At the frieze is a central wider drawer flanked by smaller drawers at each sid...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, in Landscape C. 1875
Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, in Landscape C. 1875

Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, in Landscape C. 1875

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, Circa 1875 Presenting a distinguished Empire Ormolu Portrait Sculpture of Napoleon Bonaparte, dating to circa 1875. Standing ...

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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra
Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra French, 19th Century Height 75cm, diameter 35cm The fine gilt bronze candelabra in this pair are crafted ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood And Ormolu Vanity Table
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood And Ormolu Vanity Table

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood And Ormolu Vanity Table

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu vanity table, attributed to François Linke. The vanity is raised by elegant a...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs
Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs

Antique French Cartel Clock of Venus with Cherubs

By Jacques Caffieri

Located in London, GB

Antique French cartel clock of Venus with cherubs French, Late 19th Century Height 120cm, width 55cm, depth 20cm This remarkable cartel clock is inspired by an 18th-century desi...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

English Neoclassical Satinwood and Marquetry Credenza by Wright & Mansfield
English Neoclassical Satinwood and Marquetry Credenza by Wright & Mansfield

English Neoclassical Satinwood and Marquetry Credenza by Wright & Mansfield

By Wright and Mansfield

Located in London, GB

An Exceptional Neoclassical Side Cabinet By Wright & Mansfield A wonderful cabinet of refined slight breakfront proportions made using the finest available materials including lustr...

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19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases
Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases

Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases and Covers. Each vase is of amphora form with domed covers, scrolled handles and square section re-entran...

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19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock
Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

Located in Paris, FR

Impressive mahogany longcase clock with gilt and sculpted decorative bronze elements such as fantastic animals, diamond-shaped patterns, scrollwork, and foliage. This floor clock is ...

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1880s French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Vitrine Cabinets-On-Stands, Attributed to Henry Dasson
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Vitrine Cabinets-On-Stands, Attributed to Henry Dasson

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Vitrine Cabinets-On-Stands, Attributed to Henry Dasson

By Henry Dasson

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Magnificent Pair Of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Cabinets-On-Stands, Attributed to Henry Dasson. Each ‘D’-shaped cabinet with three-quarter balustrade gal...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet

A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet. This fine side cabinet has a rectangular Belgian black marble top above a gilt-bronze guilloche and flowe...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Agate, Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Marble Top Console Side Table
Antique French Marble Top Console Side Table

Antique French Marble Top Console Side Table

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very well made antique French marble top console side table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is fantastic, this has stunning gi...

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1930s British Sheraton Vintage Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair Of French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu And Rock Crystal Candelabras
Pair Of French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu And Rock Crystal Candelabras

Pair Of French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu And Rock Crystal Candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and extremely high quality pair of French 17th century Louis XIV period ormolu and rock crystal candelabras, circa 1680. Each eight arm girandole is raised by a circula...

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu

French Linke Influenced Bureau Plat, circa 1890
French Linke Influenced Bureau Plat, circa 1890

French Linke Influenced Bureau Plat, circa 1890

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany bureau plat, in the manner of Francoise Linke. Having an inset leather top, gilded ormolu mouldings, three friez...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake

The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake

By Robert Blake

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...

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19th Century English Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Eary 19th Century German Empire Secretaire with Ormolu Bustes, Berlin c. 1811
Eary 19th Century German Empire Secretaire with Ormolu Bustes, Berlin c. 1811

Eary 19th Century German Empire Secretaire with Ormolu Bustes, Berlin c. 1811

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Biedermeier secretary with fire-gilt bronzes Berlin Curly maple and others circa 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 141 x 88 x 49 cm Description: Rare and highly refined Berlin w...

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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu and Mirror Centerpiece
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu and Mirror Centerpiece

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu and Mirror Centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and monumentally scaled French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and mirror 'Surtout de Table' centerpiece/plateau. The five piece plateau is raised by striking col...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!
Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!

Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk!

Located in Austin, TX

Gorgeous Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk! Louis XV Style, Ormolu-Mounted, Bronze Dore, Bureau Plat, Writing Desk! Plat, Writing Desk, Louis X...

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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière

Located in London, GB

French 19th century gilt bronze and jasperware table jardinière French, Late 19th Century Height 23cm, width 53cm, depth 25cm Crafted from gilt bronze and jasperware, this antiqu...

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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Very Impressive and Palatial Late 19th Century Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Long Island City, NY

A very impressive and palatial late 19th century gilt bronze and crystal twenty four light basket chandelier The large sunburst corona above a reticulated pierced crown adorned with...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Near Pair of Gilt Bronze and Marble Mounted Mahogany Pedestals after Riesener
Near Pair of Gilt Bronze and Marble Mounted Mahogany Pedestals after Riesener

Near Pair of Gilt Bronze and Marble Mounted Mahogany Pedestals after Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in London, GB

These beautiful pedestals are based on a design by the acclaimed French craftsman, Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806). Riesener was the official cabinetmaker to King Louis XVI, and was ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk/ Bonheur du Jour
French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk/ Bonheur du Jour

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

Antique Malachite Ormolu & Bronze Mantel Clock Silk Suspension Movement, 19th C
Antique Malachite Ormolu & Bronze Mantel Clock Silk Suspension Movement, 19th C

Antique Malachite Ormolu & Bronze Mantel Clock Silk Suspension Movement, 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a superb quality antique French malachite, bronze and ormolu mantel clock dating from Circa 1850 in date. It features Louis XVI seated on an ormolu throne chair whilst reading a book. The clockmakers name is inscribed on the backplate. It is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. The movement bearing the serial number 29, made and signed by Japy Fils 1849. It has an early French silk suspension...

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1850s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Tulipwood Cabinet/Vitrine
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Tulipwood Cabinet/Vitrine

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Tulipwood Cabinet/Vitrine

By Henry Dasson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Tulipwood cabinet/vitrine, signed Henry Dasson 1886. This beautiful tall rectangular three door vitrine is su...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel
Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel

Rosewood Regency Kneehole Bureau Cabinet Attributed to Seddon and Morel

By Morel & Seddon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An impressive and monumental rosewood Regency kneehole bureau cabinet with ormolu mounts of exceptional quality, attributed to Seddon and Morel, the central roll-top opening to revea...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog
French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog

French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog

Located in London, GB

Magnificent and very rare French Directoire or Empire clock in patinated bronze and the finest highly worked ormolu. Set upon toupee feet below a rectangular ormolu base with applied...

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1790s French Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns
Pair French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns

Pair French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns Superb and most elegant pair of Louis XVI style ormolu mounted Verde Antico Marble lidded urns. Flanking the m...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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 French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century
Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI walnut and ormolu mounted commode, circa 1790 in date. It has a stunning shaped Italian Breccia marble top above a serpentine front hav...

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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

A Louis XVI Style Cartel Clock and Companion Barometer
A Louis XVI Style Cartel Clock and Companion Barometer

A Louis XVI Style Cartel Clock and Companion Barometer

By Pierre Gouthiere

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Jasperware Mounted Cartel Clock and Companion Barometer, After the Model Attributed to Pierre Gouthière. The clock and barometer each surmounted by...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Twenty-Seven Light Chandelier, c.1890
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Twenty-Seven Light Chandelier, c.1890

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Twenty-Seven Light Chandelier, c.1890

By Maison Mottheau et Fils

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century French palatial ormolu bronze twenty-seven light chandelier by the renowned designer and bronzier Maison Mottheau et Fils. This chandelier is in superb cond...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Bamboo Form Liqueur Set With 16 Glasses, Circa 1890
French Gilt Bronze Bamboo Form Liqueur Set With 16 Glasses, Circa 1890

French Gilt Bronze Bamboo Form Liqueur Set With 16 Glasses, Circa 1890

Located in London, GB

A Cave a Liqueur in the Japonisme Manner Constructed of gilt bronze and glass, frosted and engraved; of lidded and lockable circular form, the glass cage enclosed in a 'bamboo' fram...

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19th Century French Japonisme Antique Ormolu Furniture

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Ormolu

French Antique Mantel Clock, Mercury-Gilded Bronze, 1815-1830
French Antique Mantel Clock, Mercury-Gilded Bronze, 1815-1830

French Antique Mantel Clock, Mercury-Gilded Bronze, 1815-1830

Located in MADRID, ES

Exquisite French mantel clock from the Restoration period (reigns of Louis XVIII and Charles X), dating approximately from 1815 to 1830, in the late Neoclassical or Charles X style. ...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Linke Influenced Display Cabinet
19th Century Linke Influenced Display Cabinet

19th Century Linke Influenced Display Cabinet

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century French parquetry inlaid vitrine / display cabinet. Having its original Carrera marble top, wonderful gilded ormolu mounts of scrolling foliate ...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Ormolu Furniture

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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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