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Antique French Ormolu & Boulle Candelabra

An unusual pair of late 19th century, French, Louis XV style boulle inlaid tortoiseshell and ormolu mounted candelabra. The rococo scrolling acanthus cast triple sconces with central finial, supported by a baluster shaped column inlaid with cut brass to the front & back, standing on a shaped platform base. Regilded.

Height 14 1/2 (37cm)

Depth 4 3/4” (12cm)

Width 11 1/2” (29cm)

French

Circa 1880

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Antique Ormolu Winged Victory Candelabra Empire Style

A fine quality 19th century, French, ormolu five light candelabra in the Empire style. The figure of winged victory holding an olive branch in her left hand, the other raising aloft a laurel wreath issuing five candle sconces, standing on a globe with a stepped square plinth base. The plinth fronted with a muse her outstretched arms holding a Dove & Butterfly.

Height 27 1/2” (70cm)

Plinth 5 7/8” square (15cm)

French

Circa 1880

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Antique Boulle Style 19th Century Pair of Ormolu & Tortoiseshell Candelabra

An unusual pair of late 19th century, French, Louis XV style tortoiseshell and ormolu mounted candelabra. The rococo scrolling acanthus cast twin sconces with central finial, supported by an urn and standing on a shaped platform base. Re-gilt

Height 17“ (43cm)

Depth 4 1/4“ (11cm)

Width 11”(28cm)

French

Circa 1890