Object Description
This is a very fine set of four antique Neo-classical Adam revival ormolu triple branch wall lights dating from Circa 1880.
The lights feature acorn cresting to the top and bottom with classical Neo-classical elements. They have flaming urn and scrolling drapery cast backplates issuing triple scroll branches.
Add an elegant touch to your home with this highly decorative high quality set of wall lights.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been cleaned, fully rewired and PAT tested. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 49 cm x Width 23 cm x Depth 34 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 7 inches x Width 9 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’.
Our reference: A4111A