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Antique Pair of French Louis Revival 3 Branch Ormolu Wall Lights 20th Century
$1,507.47per set
£1,100per set
€1,293.48per set
CA$2,090.71per set
A$2,250.83per set
CHF 1,205.37per set
MX$27,121.76per set
NOK 15,208.38per set
SEK 13,918.12per set
DKK 9,665.42per set
About the Item
This is a large stunning decorative pair of antique French ormolu gilt wall light sconces in the elegant Louis Revival style, circa 1900 in date.
Each wall light features a backplate with ribbons entwined with rockroses, supporting five elaborate acanthus scrolling arms terminating with circular rose bud drip trays and sconces.
Add some French extravagance to your home with these beautiful wall lights.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been cleaned, fully rewired and tested.
Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 42 cm x Width 44 cm x Depth 34 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch
Ormolu
(from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'.
The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.
No true ormolu was produced in France after around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the original mercury-firing ormolu method for sheer beauty and richness of colour. Electroplating is the most common modern technique. Ormolu techniques are essentially the same as those used on silver, to produce silver-gilt (also known as vermeil).
Our reference: A4832
- Dimensions:Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 13.39 in (34 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Lampshade:Not Included
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: A48321stDibs: LU950647791122
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