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Material: Ormolu
Antique Continental Renaissance Church Lavabo
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent medieval Renaissance period architectural holy water font lavabo. Born in a Christian church in Continental Europe during the middle ages, likely Italian 16th or 17th century, exquisitely hand-crafted by a highly skilled artisan, with exceptional craftsmanship, ornate and finely detailed, the rare and one of a kind forged bronze and brass upper presenting with gothic shaped palm frond back, domed lid with tall finial decorated in relief, the fountain reservoir is decorated with central mounted Star of Bethlehem four pointed pentagram star embellishment as well as other applied ormolu adornments, a narrow elongated spigot with valve dispenses the holy water below.
A later gilt brass stoop catches the water, the nicely styled, demilune shaped wall mounted antique...
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17th Century European Renaissance Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Glass
Ormolu Round Vitrine C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Glass & Ormolu Round Display Vitrine C1910
Measures - 42"H x 21"W...
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Early 20th Century Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$19,450 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Very Large French Sèvres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large French Sèvres style porcelain and ormolu vases
French, Late 19th Century
Height 151cm, width 45cm, depth 39cm
Executed in the style of Sèvres, one of the bes...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XVI Style White Marble
Gilt Bronze Swan-Handle Urn Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Louis XVI Style White Marble
Gilt Bronze Swan-Handle Urn Lamps
A grand pair of French Louis XVI-style urns, dating to the late 19th century and later mounted as...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece Bowl
Located in London, GB
This exquisite centrepiece bowl was created in the late 19th century in an 18th century Rococo style popularised by the Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory.
The centrepiece is composed o...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
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
Materials
Ormolu
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the Neoclassical interests of the Emperor Napoleon I, whose influence over the decorative arts contributed toward a profound revival of beauties of the ancient empires.
The mantel clock is crafted entirely in gilt bronze, and features a stepped base on four block feet. The base depicts a Classical relief panel to the front, showing female dancing figures and putti, as well as musical instruments. Surmounting the base is an arch featuring a central mask fountain and basin...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XV Dutch Marquetry Satinwood Inlaid and Mahogany Single-Drawer Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Louis XV Style Dutch Marquetry Satinwood Inlaid and Mahogany Single-Drawer Side Table with ormalu mounted on cabriole legs. Measures...
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Late 19th Century French Dutch Colonial Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Estate French Cut Crystal
Ormolu Bronze Chandeliers, Circa 1940-1950.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate French cut crystal & ormolu bronze chandeliers, circa 1940-1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and monumentally scaled French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This impressive thirty-two light chandelier is centered by a wonderful Cr...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous French antique ormolu mounted bureau plat which features fine quality floral marquetry and which dates from around 1860.
This beautiful piece of furniture has been made with artistic marquetry requiring the highest level of craftsmanship. The surface of the table top of this antique ormolu mounted bureau plat features very intricate floral marquetry decoration. Using a number of different and exotic veneers which include walnut, goncalo alves, satinwood, burr walnut, and purpleheart, the level of detail present here can only be described as extraordinary. The central panel is worthy of particular attention, it being inlaid with a representation of an urn on a flower filled satinwood background together with a decorative border of foliage which has been rendered in mahogany and burr walnut.
As you can see from the images provided the imposing table top is completed with a highly decorative ormolu border which adds an additional level of elegance to this antique bureau plat...
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1860s French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
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
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
French Chinoiserie Turquoise-Blue Porcelain Encrier Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
The underside of the cherry-blossom decorated palanquin forming the shade over the court figure with phoenix resting on the gilt-bronze mounted carton Pierre panel.
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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$4,640 Sale Price
53% Off
pair of Italian Louis XV st. Walnut, Kingwood, and Ormolu commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut, Kingwood, and Ormolu commodes. Each wonderfully detailed end table/chest is raised by slender c...
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19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Gillow Walnut 19th Century Kidney Writing Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Stunning Quality 19th Century, Victorian, Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Writing Table, Having Attractive Old Leather, With Blind Tooled Decoration, Inset To Crossbanded Top, Over Highl...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Belle Epoque Baccarat Attributed Four-Leaf Clover Ormolu Mounted Vase
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Belle Époque Baccarat (Attributed) four-leaf clover ormolu mounted vase, with typical gilt 'chipped ice' crystal mounted in a continuous frame of clo...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Porcelain Busts of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in Style of Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This pair of busts depicts the former King and Queen of France, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The busts are crafted from unglazed whit...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Empire Straight Crystal Vases with Ormolu Detail
Located in Toronto, ON
This gorgeous pair of Empire period French antique straight crystal vases epitomizes classic elegance and timeless beauty. The crystal is expertly crafted, offering a clear, radiant ...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Fine Pair of Regency Cut-Glass Storm Lighs Attributed to John Blades
By John Blades
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A large pair of Regency storm lights on pillar and file cut foot with diamond cut base supporting corresponding drop hung drip pans issuing storm shades engraved with flowers and oak...
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1830s British Regency Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Pair Japanese Chinese Imari Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamps Blue Red Gilt
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair Traditional Japanese Imari Bulbous Form Porcelain Vases of medium to large proportions, now converted to a pair of electric Table Lamps, complete with ormolu stepped ci...
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19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Mahogany Dutch Rococo Bombe Kast or Linen Press, c. 1750
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite 18th century Dutch Bombe Kast or linen press in fine Cuban mahogany with all of the original bronze d'ore mounts. From the mid-1700s, this Kast stylistically follows the...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres porcelain and ormolu centerpiece. The oblong shaped centerpiece is raised by a square ormolu base with arched si...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Wonderful Pair French Ormolu Pierced Bronze Crystal Glass Neoclassical Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair french ormolu pierced bronze crystal/glass neoclassical lion filigree swag vases.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer by Charpentier
Located in London, GB
Designed in the French Rococo style, this clock and barometer set have been beautifully ornamented with scrolling foliate gilt bronze forms. The two are diamond shaped, with symmetri...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
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
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
Materials
Ormolu
$72 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres-style Porcelain Vases with Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres-style porcelain vases with pedestals
French, Early 20th century
Measures: Vases: height 141cm, width 60cm, depth 44cm
Stands: height 66cm,...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally detailed clock set consists of a mantel clock and a pair of accompanying vases, which are all crafted in ormolu and extensively decorated in vibrant cloisonné enam...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze three-piece clock set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard
This exceptional 19th century clock set comprises of three pieces crafted from gilt bronze: a central mantel cl...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair French 19th C. Gilt-Bronze
Marble Urns, After Pierre Gouthière - Belanger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Veined-Green Greek Marble Pair of Royal Urns, after the model by Pierre Gouthière (French, 1732-1813) and a design by François...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu
Marble Double Encrier Inkstand Standish 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Empire Revival ormolu mounted and patinated Verde Antico marble inkstand, Circa 1870 in date.
Of rectangular form with a pair of raised inkwells h...
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1870s English Empire Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Porcelain Snuff Tobacco Box with Ormulu Gilt Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-18th Century porcelain snuff tobacco box with Ormulu gilt embossed relief and with empire classical motives. The inside of the lid is decorated with colorful flowers.
Wonderful a...
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Mid-18th Century European Empire Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$1,760 Sale Price
44% Off
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
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
French Baccarat Crystal Patch Box with Sulfide Cameo of Psyche, 1840-1860
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Baccarat Crystal Patch Box with Sulfide Cameo of Psyche
France, circa 1840–1860
Dimensions: 1.75" diameter × 0.75" high
A rare mid-19th-century F...
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
A Louis XVI Style Cartel Clock and Companion Barometer
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
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Louis XV Rococo Style Clock and Barometer Set by P. Gravelin
Located in London, GB
Louis XV Rococo style clock and barometer set by Gravelin
French, Late 19th Century
Clock & Barometer: height 77cm, width 32cm, depth 15cm
Designed in the Louis XV Rococo style, this very fine clock and barometer set dates to c.1870 and was made by Parisian makers Paul Gravelin & Louis Marti et Cie in the time of the French Belle Époque. The matching cases are cast with scrolling foliate decoration, with intricate, elegant swirling flowers and ribbons, in rocaille form.
The dial of the clock is painted with both Arabic and Roman numerals and signed to the centre 'Paul Gravelin,' above the dial, and below: 'Paris, 8 Rue Charlot,' while the square-plate eight-day movement is by Marti, an stamped 'Louis Marti et Cie, Bronze Medaille.'
The gilding is of exceptional quality, and demonstrates the prowess of late nineteenth century Parisian craftsmen, who looked to earlier French regal periods for stylistic inspiration yet updated styles, particularly the Rococo, with their own individual flair, as is evident from these fine antique timepieces.
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
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
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed
Located in London, GB
This grand daybed would make a fantastic addition to a traditional lounge room: framed in dark mahogany and upholstered in green and gold striped silk, the daybed is a fine work of a...
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
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
Materials
Ormolu
Gilt-Bronze and Malachite Empire-Style
Aux Caryatides
Table After Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in London, GB
A gilt-bronze and malachite Empire-style 'Aux Caryatides' centre table after Desmalter
French, 20th Century
Height: 82cm, diameter: 109cm
This ma...
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20th Century French Empire Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Pair French 19th/20th Century Empire Style Demi-Lune Console Table, Attr. Forest
By Forest A
Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French 19th/20th Century Empire Revival Style Exotic Mahogany Marquetry and Gilt-Bronze Wall Mounting Demi-Lune Consoles fitted with green d'Alps marble tops, attribut...
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Early 1900s French Empire Revival Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Ferdinand Barbedienne, a French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Jardiniere, C. 1870
Located in Queens, 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
$12,000 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Sevres Inset Cabinet Server
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 53 in W: 34 in D: 16 1/4 in
This exquisite 19th century French Louis XV style cabinet or server is a masterclass in luxury, elegance, and fine craftsmanship, showca...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Tazza, 1838 Hunting Royal Service of King Louis Philippe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Tazza, 1838 Hunting Royal Service of King Louis Philippe
This exceptional Sèvres porcelain ormolu-mounted tazza, dating to 1838, forms part of the renowned ...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock With A White Marble Base by François Linke.
The case signed 'Linke'.
This rare example of a clock by François Linke has a twin train eight-day mov...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Sevres style porcelain Comport, circa 1890.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French Sevres porcelain comport, having wonderful gilded ormolu scrolling foliate mounts, with cherubs seated , the cobalt blue ground porcelain with inset hand p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Style Antique Brass Chandelier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Style Antique Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Great vintage condition.
Measures 20" in diameter...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Ormolu
Antique French Pair Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Bisque Porcelain Pedestals Samson
By Samson
Cie
Located in London, GB
Antique French Pair Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Bisque Porcelain Pedestals Samson
French, Late 19th Century
Height 104cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm
Crafted by the esteemed Parisian firm ...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand
This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on four tapered, fluted legs connected by a curving X-form stretcher. In the centre of this stretcher is an ormolu urn decorated with rams heads, four hoof feet and birds on the top. The legs of the table are also ornately decorated with draped garlands and scrolled detailing. The apron is inset with Sèvres style porcelain plaques depicting scenes of cherubs and children in landscapes as well as decorative floral detailing, and is surmounted with laurel leaf mounts.
The casket itself is of oval architectural form, and is set on fourteen small feet. It features further porcelain plaques depicting cherubs, musical instruments and a central oval portrait of Queen Marie Antoinette within a crowned gilt cartouche. Her portrait is flanked by two cherubs and is sat within a decorative royal blue border, matching the turquoise colored borders of the other plaques. The reverse of the casket is similarly decorated and features a painted plaque of her husband King Louis XVI.
The plaques are separated by mounted ormolu columns decorated with crowns and draped laurel leaves, and each column is surmounted by floral crowns. Each curved side of the casket features an ormolu mask of a female figure, and the hinged lid is surmounted by two reclining female figures wearing draped dresses and holding a central crown. The casket opens at the lid to reveal a velvet interior.
There is an inscription below the portrait of Marie Antoinette which spuriously reads ‘This casket formerly property of Marie Antoinette, presented to my beloved wife as souvenir of our European tour / Sept 8th 1886 / Louis L...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box. This stunning rectangular shaped lidded box is raised by a bottom burnished Ormolu...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain, patinated Bronze and Ormolu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sévres Porcelain, patinated Bronze and Ormolu garniture set. This stunning set consisting of a central clock and two ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
pair of French 19th century Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by Colin, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu clock and barometer, signed by William Colin, Paris. Each stunning clock and barometer are set within ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture
Comprising a mantel clock and a pair of seven-light figural candelabra. Designed as a celebration of music and lyric poe...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Murano or French Cobalt-Blue Octagonal Glass Casket, ca. 1960–1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking mid-20th-century cobalt-blue glass casket, probably Italian Murano or French studio production, of octagonal form with crisp, planar faceting to lid and sides. The body is...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Baroque style bronze and ormolu cherub mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 69cm, width 35cm, depth 26.5cm
This dramatic a...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Repeating Drocourt Carriage Clock with Alarm
Located in Amersham, GB
A strike repeat alarm carriage clock by Pierre Drocourt. Stamped and numbered with the Drocourt mark on the back plate in a gilded 'Gorge' case. Drocourt was one of the great carriag...
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1860s French Victorian Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel, Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Egg Form Covered Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Green Opaline Egg Form Covered Box. The egg form opaline box rests in a gilt bronze nest of grapes and leaves. The box opens to reveal a small compartment.
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Early 1900s French Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne
Located in London, GB
Antique Parisian Marquetry and gilt bronze bed by Au Gros Chêne
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 127cm, width 167cm, depth 212cm
This elegant bed is designed in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ormolu Furniture
Materials
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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