Architectural Lighting, Fixtures and Fittings
| Title Large antique pair French Louis XV gilt bronze wall lights lamps 4 light 3 arm scroll casting ormolu 1900 | |
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Description Large antique pair French Louis XV gilt bronze wall lights lamps 4 light and 3 arm scroll casting in heavy solid gilt bronze ormolu circa 1900. The ornate cast bronze with gilt finish sconces originally for candle power but with later electification with four lamp holders. The 3 ornate scroll arms attached to a decorative wall plate and with acanthus scrolls in the romantic baroque manner.
Perfect for either side of a mirror or hallway illumination.
As with all hard wired used electricals your licensed electrician will need to verify their safety at installation. Being vintage and French the wiring would most likely need to be replaced to standard Australian requirements and easy job for the many retired electricians employed by various lighting shops. .
French circa 1900 in the Louis XV style 1750
Superb quality and priced as a pair.
Overall Dimensions : Height 51 cm Width 360 cm Depth 31 cm Weight 10 kg the pair
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| Title Large vintage French full size dressing mirror ballroom mirror hand painted ornate frame gold leaf highlights | |
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Description BIG provincial antique floral hand painted mirror in ornate carved wooden frame gold leaf highlights. The wooden frame in French Provincial manner with hand painted flowers that adorn this large mirror. The size is ideal for a dressing mirror ballroom mirror and perfect for the bridal or dress shop as it is full length Placed in any room it will make it appear twice the size or hang it over a fireplace.
French early 20th century in the 18th century Louis manner
Overall Dimensions Height 187cm Width 125 cm Depth 6cm
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| Title Big vintage steel letters with patina finish. Each can be mounted individually and has a rustic finish | |
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Description Big vintage steel letters with patina finish. Each can be mounted individually and has a rustic finish. Steel shaped letters in original condition mid-century.
Mid century in the 20th century manner.
Letter Dimensions Y Height 31cm Width 32 cm Depth 5cm E Height 31cm Width 31 cm Depth 5cm S Height 31cm Width 27 cm Depth 5cm
Combined weight
3.1kg
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| Title Antique pair French Louis XV bronze and rouge marble lidded urn vases in the rococo manner | |
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Description Antique pair French Louis XV pair bronze rouge marble lidded urn vases in the rococo manner
The heavy solid turned red marble vases with lift off marble lids adorned with rococo bronze mounts. The massive balluster shaped bodies over inverted turned sections. \Note a small amount of damage to this section from wear and age just above the lower bronze scroll mounts to pedestal bases all good and sturdy. The rouge marble vases are hollow turned inside and would have had internal metal sleaves to hold water but are no longer with these possibly lost in transit.
French 20th century in the mid 18th century manner of Louis XV.
Overall Dimensions Height 59 cm Width 32 cm Depth 23 cm Weight 28 kg EACH
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| Title Antique Japanese pair Shoji screen sliding doors in with woven reed and lower carved panels 1880's | |
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Description Antique Japanese pair Shoji screen sliding doors in with woven reed and lower carved panels 1880's
Designed for internal room devisions during summer, these gorgeous sliding doors give privacy and separation whilst allowing airflow to cool the rooms.
The wooden frame is completely original with inserts of woven reed all hand knotted- a value point! Minor wear to surfaces
Imagine the stories these doors could tell....having been used for more that 100 years. Ideal as wardrobe doors or even a tea house ! Japan 19th century
Overall Dimensions Each door is : Height 177cm Width 115 cm ( two of) Depth 3cm
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| Title Tall 18th century French oak armoire door ideal as barn door with original hinges and escutcheon 1750 | |
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Description Antique provincial 18th century French oak armoire door ideal as barn door with original hinges and escutcheon 1750 .
Rare carved solid oak door with pegged construction circa 1750 in the Rococo manner of Louis XV. Original wrought iron keyhole and turned iron hinge mounts.
Perfect for the accent piece in a provincial country kitchen and ideal as a conversion to a sliding barn door wardrobe Good original patina.
France 1750
Overall dimensions Height 209cm Width 83 cm Depth 3 cm
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| Title French Louis XV gilt wood framed OVERMANTLE MIRROR with carved shell scrolls original mirror circa 1850 | |
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Description Antique French Louis XV gilt wood framed OVERMANTLE MIRROR with carved shell scrolls original mirror circa 1850. A French ornate wall mirror ideal as an overmantle or above a fire place or use above a sideboard. I have seen these gorgeous mirror frames used as bedheads with upholstery replacing the mirror and would truely impress!
The traditional Louis XV in the rococo style and of large proportions scroll shaped, this wall mirror is enhanced by the original mirror glass - a value point!
French 1850 in the 18th century Louis XVI manner
Overall dimensions
Height 122 cm Width 155 cm Depth at top 20 cm Depth at base 14 cm
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| Title 18th century French oak armoire door ideal as barn door with original hinges and escutcheon 1770 | |
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Description Antique provincial 18th century French oak armoire door ideal as barn door with original hinges and escutcheon 1770 .
Rare carved solid oak door with pegged construction circa 1770 in the Rococo manner of Louis XV. Original wrought iron keyhole and turned iron hinge mounts.
Perfect for the accent piece in a provincial country kitchen and ideal as a conversion to a sliding barn door wardrobe Good original patina.
France 1770
Overall dimensions Height 187cm Width 79 cm Depth 3 cm
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| Title Pair antique French Louis XV gilt bronze ormolu wall lights 2 arms with chandelier oak leaf crystals 1870 | |
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Description Pair antique French Louis XV gilt bronze ormolu wall lights 2 arms with chandelier oak leaf crystals France circa 1870. The wall lights with vintage European conversion to electricity with small screw lamp holders. Originally these wall lamps were designed for use with traditional wax candles.
Perfect as a pair of sconces on either side of a mirro,r in the bathroom or hallway illumination. Superb quality cast gilt bronze with ornate rococo shaped backplate and bronze branches that suspend the oakleaf crystal pendants.
As with all hard wired used electricals your licensed electrician will need to verify their safety at installation. Being vintage and French the wiring would most likely need to be replaced to standard Australian requirements and easy job for the many retired electricians employed by various lighting shops. .
French 1870 in the Louis XV style 1750
Overall Dimensions : Height 34 cm Width 40 cm Depth 19 cm
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| Title Two matching Italian sienna marble top wall console tables with carved corbels from the 18th century | |
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Two matching antique Italian sienna marble top wall console tables with carved corbels from the 18th century.
The 2 pairs of solid oak original 18th century carved corbels with parcel gilt gold leaf finish are supporting the pair of long sienna marble tops and are discretely mounted on a steel bracket at whatever height you prefer.
The impressive scale of these hall tables leaves you in awe, just imaging the palace these came from ! Ideal for a grand foyer or hallway.... perhaps even use in a majestic bathroom ? Good original gilt and painted carved finish. Italian mid 18th century
Overall Dimensions Height 85 cm Corbells and marble top Length 160 cm Depth 38cm
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| Title Antique Japanese Ranma carved screen solid red cedar pine with black laquered frame Showa period | |
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Description Antique Japanese Ranma carved screen solid red cedar pine with black laquered frame Showa period 1930.
The wood is completely original with original burnished patina to solid japanese pine and includes the original black lacquered frame- a value point! This long panel of 181 cm length is carved double sided with the mirror image. Minor wear to surfaces
Imagine the stories this overdoor panel could tell....having been used for almost 100 years. Ideal as bedhead or room devider or even a tea house ! Japan circa 1930
Overall Dimensions
Height 38cm Length 181 cm Depth 3.5cm
The art form of Ranma is solely Japanese, dating back to the 17th century in Kyoto. Ranma is an elaborately carved wooden panel that is placed above a sliding door (障子), and beneath the ceiling in a traditional Japanese household. The woodwork can also be seen in some traditional Japanese buildings or place of worship. Although not as prominent today, you can still view ranma in many historical buildings. After its inception, ranma was used for both practical and decorative purposes. In a practical sense, ranma was used to separate rooms and provide airflow. In a decorative sense, it was used as a subtle way for a family to demonstrate its wealth.
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| Title French Art Deco gilt bronze chandelier with 4 arms with pear shaped globes and acanthus gilt bronze dish | |
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French Art Deco gilt bronze chandelier with 4 arms with pear shaped globes and acanthus gilt bronze dish.
Well cast in solid bronze and gold gilt patinated bronze dish. These chandeliers were made prior just at the start of electric lighting and woudl suit a romantic French style setting from the early 1900s such as an Argentinian ballroom ?
This period light has four globe holders discretely fitted into the suspended cast bronze fluted cylinders in the Louis XVI manner.
As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your licensed Australian electrician to install and certify it is safe when installing it.
These types of chandeliers would have been suspended by a single chain from the ceiling rose down to the ormolu crown top with its three bronze chain links. The length of the chain will determine the overall hanging length to your specification.
French Art Deco circa 1915
total Dimensions Total height 60cm including crown Diameter : 40cm Weight about 7 kg
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| Title Large carved wood silver gilt rococo mirror with acanthus scrolls and Venetian mirror glass edges Italian | |
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Description Large antique carved wood silver gilt rococo mirror with acanthus scrolls and Venetian glass edges.
Solid carved wood with old silver leaf gilding over burnished bolle finish. The ornate framed mirror with acanthus scrolls and good original finish in the Italian rococo manner . The antique inner glass is surrounded by a pillow cushion frame with fine mirror glass fillets in the Venetian manner. Although this hand carved fruitwood frame looks to be 1730's it dates from the first half of the 20th century.
Overall dimensions
Height 154 cm Width 115 cm Depth 5 cm
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| Title Antique 1760's hand painted grandfather clock Gustavian grey longcase clock with 19th century works | |
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Antique tall 18th century hand painted grandfather clock Gustavian grey longcase clock with ornate provincial painted floral dial . The 18th century clock case with hand drawn glass door and tear drop panel insert. The arch top with dentiled moulding with dove centre. A hinged glass door to access the clock handles.
An carved solid panel door below the clock to access the windup chains, pendulum and two iron weights.
The clock mechanism housed in the this longcase clock is a 19th century replacement whilst the case is 18th century . The clock case is beautifully made and carved details such as gothic slits under the clock to allow for chimes to be heard. The dove in the centre, the reeded and fluted columns etc all point to a master craftsman used to the exacting nature of church organ facades and cabinet works. The clock has a dong chime rather than a bell and counts the hours. The chain mechanism is easy to use so no need to wind up. Just pull the chain down and the the clock is fully wound up for another day.
Two train movement with winding chain. 1st train : time keeping train. 2nd train:: clock chime train. You can wind the time without having the chime if desired.
The antique Gustavian grey hand painted case with carved moldings and peg jointed construction all in the traditional 18th century manner.
Dimensions Height 221 cm Width 53 cm Depth 27
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| Title Large antique Baroque candle chandelier with 8 arms and 8 reflectors original North European 1780's | |
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Antique 18th century original heavy solid polished brass chandelier with 8 cast solid brass arms. Each with cast solid scroll supports and heavy turned brass candle holders. Above these are a further eight cast brass arms with burnished refectors. Each arm is individually numbered and matched to a precise dovetail mount in the solid frame. The chandelier has not been electrified and works on candle power for a more romantic mood. A three link original suspension chain in brass is included. Originally this would have been attached to a cord and pulley to allow replacement of candles by lowering the chandelier.
The main body of solid brass turned bulbous shape. Baroque examples of this type were usually used in large banquetting halls and are very hard to obtain.
Dimensions Height 72cm includes 3 link chain Without chain Height 61cm width 55
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| Title Antique hand painted wall hung Georgian oak corner cabinet commemorating the birth of George IV 1762 | |
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Description Rare antique hand painted wall hung Georgian oak corner cabinet commemorating the birth of George IV 1762. The barrel fronted two door cabinet with 2 bow front doors on ornate brass hinges. The doors open with a steel key to working lock and reveal 3 shaped oak shelves inside. The exterior is hand painted with a triumphant scene of angels celebrating the birth of George Augustus Frederick on 12 August 1762. he would eventually inherit the British crown and become King George IV . The new born is depicted in the arms of an angel presenting the youngest royal to King George III seated on the right. Good original painted finish. This cabinet would have been wall mounted and may have held the family silver safely far above your prying hands.
Minor wear consistent with age and use.
English Georgian late 18th century
Overall dimensions Height 90 cm width 39 cm Depth 39 cm
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| Title Large French antique gilt wood framed mirror with deep carved moulded wooden frame original gold leaf | |
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Description Antique Large French gilt wood framed mirror with deep carved moulded wooden frame original gold leaf This mirror can be hung portrait or landscape ie: long or wide.
In very good condition with original old water gilt finish. This mirror has a replaced modern mirror glass in excellent condition.
France 1860
Overall Dimensions Height 93cm / 114 cm Width 114 cm/ 93 cm Depth 6cm
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| Title 18th century wall hung spice cabinet with single door and drawer with hand painted patina 1770 | |
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Description Antique provincial Georgian 18th century wall hung spice cabinet with single door and drawer with hand painted patina 1770 .
Rare carved arch top and baroque panel door sets this apart from other simpler wall hung cabinets. Usually made for the newly married couple these spice cabinets were given as a wedding present and were designed to keep the highly prized spices and precious silver spoons well away from inquisitive young fingers. The cupboard would have been hung from a wall in pride of place. A single door opens with a steel key to working lock and steel hinges. Inside is a single fixed shelf and a removable shelf A single drawer below with turned wooden knob opens only once the door is unlocked. Of note is the wooden peg jointed construction used in pre 19th century furniture. Original wrought iron hook at back for hanging.
Perfect for the accent piece in a provincial country kitchen and ideal as a saffron or chocolate safe or fine liquers! Good original patina.
Northern European or English 1770
Overall dimensions Height 72 cm Width 57 cm Depth 28 cm
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| Title Georgian wall hung oak spice cabinet with single door and drawer with wonderful 18th century patina 1740 | |
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Description Antique provincial Georgian wall hung oak spice cabinet with single door and drawer with wonderful 18th century patina circa 1740 .
Rare carved arch top and baroque panel door sets this apart from other simpler wall cabinets. Usually made for the newly married couple these spice cabinets were given as a wedding present and were designed to keep the highly prized spices and precious silver spoons well away from inquisitive young fingers. The cupboard would have been hung from a wall in pride of place. A single door opens with a steel key to original working lock and steel hinges. Inside is a single shelf and above a silver spoon rack. A single drawer below with turned bronze knob. This drawer is locked by a wooen bar that is easily lifted when the door is open. Of note is the wooden peg jointed construction used in pre 19th century furniture.
Perfect for the accent piece in a country kitchen and ideal as a saffron or chocolate safe! Good original waxed patina.
Northern European or English 1740
Overall dimensions Height 75 cm Width 55 cm Depth 30 cm
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| Title Large PAIR antique French wall lights lamps with 3 candle scones and ornate gothic scroll castings 1870 | |
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Description Pair large antique French Louis XV wall lights with 3 candle scones and ornate gothic scroll castings circa 1870. The ornate scroll arms attached to a decorative wall plate and with acanthus scrolls in the romantic neo gothic manner. The multi branch candelabra arms are made of hollow brass and may have been originally used for gas light. The candle holders with hollow screw thread ends inside indicate that these were electrified at one time. There is no wiring and no fittings in place. Perfect for traditional candle lights or convert to romantic LED ...
Just the thing for either side of a dramatic mirror or hallway illumination.
If you want to electrify these it should be an easy job as the arms are hollow. As with all hard wired used electricals your licensed electrician will need to verify their safety at installation.
Superb quality and priced as a pair.
French Napoleon III mid 19th century in the Gothic manner of 1700's
Overall Dimensions : Height 64 cm Width 50 cm Depth 27 cm Weight 7 kg the pair
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| Title Antique 18th century French wall bracket console table with ornate solid oak scroll carved support oak top | |
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Description Antique 18th century French wall bracket console table with ornate solid oak scroll carved support oak top
The solid flat oak table top of D shape supported by oak leaf carved bracket with acanthus scroll work . Good original waxed polish Two brass mirror fixing plates attached to back for wall mounting.
Overall Dimensions Height 50cm Width 46cm Depth 32cm
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| Title Antique 18th century French Louis XV Provincial two height buffet dresser with original plate rack top | |
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Description Antique 18th century French Louis XV Provincial two height buffet dresser with original plate rack top . This unique and impressive sized buffet could be an instant kitchen in any Chateau . The sturdy oak base with four shaped front and carved doors open with steel keys to reveal a vast inerior storage space. Raised on shaped cabriole legs and with original 18th century pegged construction. The dresser base has an upper superstructure again with wooden pegged construction and with plate rack or bakers shelves. Each with scallop edged moulding with really accentuates the design. Two working keys supplied.
Overall Dimensions Height 229cm Width 260cm Depth 51cm
Interior of buffet base : H 97 cm W 125 cm ( two of) D 45cm
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| Title Provincial wall hung oak hanging spice cabinet with single door and drawer Scandinavian 19th century | |
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Description Provincial wall hung oak hanging spice cabinet with single door and drawer Scandinavian 19th century
Usually made for the newly married couple these spice cabinets were a given as a wedding present and were designed to keep the highly prized spices and precious silverware well away from inquisitive young fingers. The cupboard would have been hung from a wall in pride of place. A single door opens with a steel key to working lock . A single drawer below with turned knob. Of note is the wooden pegg jointed construction usually used in pre 19th century furniture.
Mounted with a pair of wrought iron hanging hook attached to the back. Perfect for the accent piece in a country kitchen and ideal as a saffron or chocolate safe! Scandinavian 19th century
Overall dimensions Height 66cm Width 57cm Depth 27cm
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| Title Antique Japanese pair Shoji screen sliding doors in solid pine with rice paper backed fretwork panel | |
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Description Antique 19th century Meiji period Japanese pair Shoji screen sliding doors in solid pine with rice paper backed fretwork panel
The wood is completely original with original stained polished patina to solid pine and includes the original screen centres - a value point! Minor wear to surfaces
Imagine the stories these doors could tell....having been used for more that 100 years. Ideal as wardrobe doors or even a tea house ! Japan 19th century
Overall Dimensions Each door is : Height 177cm Width 105 cm Depth 3.5cm
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| Title Large French Empire style bronze hanging chandelier with 6 arms green dish and cover circa 1935 | |
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Antique chandelier ceiling light in the French Empire style. Ormolu hanging chandelier with 6 arm cast in ormolu and original gilt brass details including its rare original ceiling crown. Well cast in brass with pained green dish and cover with acorn finial top. The six vintage candle globe holders wired in France for electricity.
As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your licensed Australian electrician to install and certify it is safe.
These Empire ceiling lights compliment any Empire, Regency, Art Deco or Danish modern minimalist interior.
French 1935 in the French Empire manner of 1810 Dimensions Diameter : 53cm Weight 3 kg
Please note that these chandeliers would have been suspended from a single chain from the ceiling rose down to the crown top that meets its three chains. That chain would have determine the overall hanging height to your specification. The actual overall height is from the bottom of the chandelier to the top of the three chain crown.
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| Title Large French Empire style gilt brass chandelier with 8 arms dark patinated bronze dish centre circa 1930 | |
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Rare large vintage ceiling light in the French Empire style. Ormolu hanging chandelier with 8 arm ormolu candle holders and original bronze details including its rare original ornate ceiling crown. Well cast in solid bronze and brass with patinated bronze finish dish and wired in Scandinavia for electricity. There are 8 candle arms fitted for standard small screw globes for Swedish electricity.
As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your licensed electrician to install and certify it is safe when installing it.
This will probably require rewiring to meet Australian standards and the electrician installing this will be able to advise you further. Its a relatively simple job.
An antique light fitting to compliment any Empire, Regency or Art Deco or Danish modern minimalist interior. A matching chandelier is listed below:
Swedish 1930 in the French Empire manner of 1820
total Dimensions Total height 84cm including crown Diameter : 57cm Weight about 6 kg
Please note that these chandeliers would have been suspended by an additional single chain from the ceiling rose down to the ormolu crown top with its three chains. This chain will determine the overall hanging length to your specification.
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| Title Large French Empire style gilt bronze chandelier with 8 arms to dark patinated dish centre circa 1930 | |
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Rare large vintage chandelier ceiling light in the French Empire style. Ormolu hanging chandelier with 8 arms with ormolu candle holders and original bronze details including its rare original ornate upper crown.
Well cast in solid bronze and brass with patinated bronze finished dish and wired in France for electricity. There are 8 candle arms fitted for standard small edison screw globes.
As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your licensed Australian electrician to install and certify it is safe.
An antique light fitting to compliment any Empire, Regency , Art Deco or Danish modern minimalist interior.
France 1930 in the French Empire manner of 1810
total Dimensions Total height 90 cm including crown Diameter : 57cm Weight about 6 kg
Please note that these chandeliers would have been suspended from the ceiling rose by a single chain down to the ormolu crown at the top of this light. The length of that chain will determine the overall hanging length to your specification.
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| Title French antique Banqueting lamp wrought iron chandelier with original Gothic chain and rozettes circa 1890 | |
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Description Antique French Renaissance manner Gothic chandelier in hand forged wrought iron with original chain and ceiling rozette.
Ornate banqueting light cast and wrought this genuine and rare chandelier may easily be electrified to Australian standards and would suit discreet LED lighting system installed inside the main ring by your Australian licensed electrician. The precision wrough iron is just remarkably well made.
The 1900's wooden electric candles could be replaced with real wax candles to further accentuate the romantic manner of this chandelier. As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your licensed electrician to certify it is safe when installing it. They will easily be able to electrify the candle scones if required or even better still use LED low voltage illumination.
Overall Dimensions Height : 137...may be extended with a longer chain from a ceiling rose. Diameter : 68 cm across the arms. Weight 24kg
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| Title Rare French Empire gilt brass Bouillotte lamp standard lamp candelabra with adjustable tole shade | |
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Description Rare antique French Empire style gilt brass Bouillotte standard lamp candelabra with 5 lights with adjustable tole shade circa 1960 An ebonized painted tin toleware metal shade with brass ring mounts and a height adjustable mechanism that glides up and down the centre spine to shade the viewer..
Napoleonic arrows mounts over the shaped brass body from which emanate arrows heads and feathers. Eash arrows head hold aloft a candle light standard edison small screw lamp holder fitting. Raised on turned and fluted columns with bronze ornate collars and resting on solid brass lions paw feet to tri platform base.
This lamp should not be accessible to young children at play in order to prevent damage or injury. As with all wired light fittings it may be necessary for your licensed electrician to certify it is safe when installing it. It is working during photography and has a very long lead with Australian plug.
Genuine antique Empire or Regency standard lamps are extremely rare and much sought after. This particular light is in very good condition and would suit any impressive home.
Overall Dimensions Height 179 cm Width 47cm Depth 47cm Price AUD $ 2200 |
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| Title Swedish Provincial Mora long case grandfather clock original hand painted dial with top bell | |
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Antique Swedish Empire MORA grandfather clock with carved hand shaped pine long case with original well serviced and working 8 day movement.
The tall case in typical provincial blonde pine waxed finish and with elegant cold climate spruce grain. Of typical form with drumhead top and elegant stylised pregnant belly body. The Swedish Mora clock first appeared in Stockholm during the Gustavian Period in the mid-eighteenth century. Farmers in the Mora area wanted to look for ways to supplement their income. The villagers of Östnor, outside Mora, turned to traditional home crafts such as the making of clocks. This was essential work as the long frozen winter months restricted work to indoor activities. Each farming family specialized in a specific part: some made the brass clockworks, some painted the dials while others built or painted the cases. At the height of production more than 90 families were engaged in the trade, and Mora functioned as one large clock factory. This traditional hand made craft eventually ceased when cheaper mass production clocks from America became available from the 1840's onwards.
The steel and brass clock mechanism with top mounted bell and two cast iron weights. The bell strikes the hour count. A long brass pendulum is housed within the case. The clock face with hand painted enamel face with Roman numerals in black on white with the superb cut brass hands . Two train movement with winding key. The door to the pendulum case with original iron hinge The drum head shaped top with opening front door retains it original hand blown convex glass front.
The main body with a traditional neoclassical shape and hinged panel door with round window front is somtimes called the pregnant belly as it refers to a tim eof prosperity in the family. The shaped pine mouldings to the case in the provincial manner complete with pegged joints in 18th century tradition. . Overall Dimensions: Height 202 cm Width 61 cm Depth 21cm
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| Title Large French Napoleon III neoclassical carved walnut wall mirror original bevel edged glass and columns | |
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French Napoleon III neoclassical carved walnut wall mirror with original bevel edged glass and painted and ebonised fluted black columns. The ebonised arched top with shell crestings and carved ornate swags over a large original rectangular mirror plate with bevlelled edge. This is flanked by ebonised fluted pilaster columns to painted frame.
Wonderful proportions the original mirror plate is a value point even with slight foxing to the silver backing a sign of the original silvered mercurial gilding to the glass.
Overall dimensions : Height 167 cm Width 107 cm Depth 8 cm |
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| Title Pair of French Louis XV bronze ormolu wall lights with two arms and adorned with oak leaf crystals 1890 | |
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Description Pair of French Louis XV bronze ormolu wall lights with two candle arms each with oak leaf shaped cut crystals and vintage conversion to electricity with standard small screw lamp holders. Originially use was for wax candles.
Perfect as a pair of sconces on either side of a mirror in the bathroom or hallway illumination. Superb quality cast bronze with shaped backplate and bronze branches that suspend the crystal pendants.
As with all hard wired used electricals your licensed electrician will need to verify their safety at installation. Being vintage and French the wiring would most likely need to be replaced to standard Australian requirements.
French 1890 in the Louis XV style 1750
Overall Dimensions : Height 30 cm Width 22 cm Depth 14 cm
Weight 2 kg the pair
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| Title Large French Empire style gilt bronze chandelier with 8 arms dark patinated dish centre circa 1930 | |
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Rare large vintage chandelier ceiling light in the French Empire style. Ormolu hanging chandelier with 8 arms with ormolu candle holders and original bronze details including its rare original ornate upper crown. Well cast in solid bronze and brass with patinated bronze finish dish and wired in France for electricity. There are 8 candle arms fitted for standard small edison screw globes wired for French electricity.
As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your licensed Australian electrician to install and certify it is safe when installing it.
An antique light fitting to compliment any Empire, Regency , Art Deco or Danish modern minimalist interior.
France 1930 in the French Empire manner of 1810
total Dimensions Total height 86 cm including crown Diameter : 62cm Weight about 8.5 kg
Please note that these chandeliers would have been suspended from the ceiling rose by a single chain down to the ormolu crown at the top of this light. The length of that chain will determine the overall hanging length to your specification.
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| Title Vintage original French 5 arm chandelier cut crystal chains glass arms and rozettes electrified 1940 | |
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Description Vintage original French 5 arm chandelier cut crystal chains glass arms and rozettes electrified 1940 Fitted with vintage electric standard small bayonette globe fittings. The shaped tulip ceiling above a chain support to molded hollow glass main body. Five metal arms clad in hand blown glass with moulded rosettes with trails of chains and further crystals. This chandelier would be hung from a longer chain and to a ceiling rose which would extend its length as required. As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your licensed electrician to certify it is safe when installing it.
Overall Dimensions Height : 79cm...may be extended with a longer chain Diameter : 50 cm across the arms.
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| Title Antique original French 8 arm chandelier bronze and cut crystal chains electrified 1910 | |
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Description Antique original French 8 arm chandelier bronze and cut crystal chains electrified 1910 Fitted with vintage electric standard large eddison screw globe fittings.
This chandelier would be hung from a chain and to a ceiling rose which would extend its length as required. As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your licensed electrician to certify it is safe when installing it.
Overall Dimensions Height : 96cm...may be extended with a longer chain Diameter : 57 cm across the arms.
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| Title Large French Empire style gilt brass chandelier with 8 arms dark verdigris bronze dish centre circa 1930 | |
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Rare large vintage ceiling light in the French Empire style. Ormolu hanging chandelier with 8 arm ormolu candle holders and original bronze details including its rare original ornate ceiling crown. Well cast in solid bronze and brass with two tone patinated bronze finish and wired in Scandinavia for electricity. There are 8 candle arms fitted for standard small screw globes for Swedish electricity.
As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your licensed electrician to install and certify it is safe when installing it.
This will probably require rewiring to meet Australian standards and the electrician installing this will be able to advise you further.
An antique light fitting to compliment any Empire, Regency or Art Deco or Danish modern minimalist interior.
Swedish 1930 in the French Empire manner of 1820
total Dimensions Total height 87cm including crown Diameter : 68cm Weight 7 kg
Please note that these chandeliers would have an additional single chain suspension from the ceiling down to the crown top with its three chains. This chain from the top crown to the ceiling will determine the overall hanging length to your specification.
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| Title Impressive antique Provincial French Louis XVI 8 arm chandelier hand carved wood patinated bronze1930 | |
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Antique Provincial French Louis XVI eight arm chandelier in hand carved fruitwood with hand painted patinated bronze finish. Complete with suspension cup in carved wood with bullion wire fringe and tassle covered hanging rod. 8 carved wood arms emanate from a carved ornate central column in the baroque manner comp with acanthus scrolls. The candles are hollowed out in timber with faux wax finish fitted with the uusual standard small screw globe fittings inside the candle. Some minor losses of bronze paint but this is all part of its provincial character and shows this is hand carved timber. As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your licensed electrician to certify it is safe when installing it.
Dimensions Overall height : 80cm Diameter : 71 cm
weight about 2.5kg
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| Title Antique gilt bronze French Louis XVI ormolu wall lights with two arm electric candle scones 19th century | |
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Description Antique gilt bronze French Louis XVI ormolu wall lights with two arms with later fitted electric candle scones and cut crystal chains and icicles.
Perfect for hallway or a mirror or bedside illumination.
As with all hard wired used electricals your licensed electrician will need to verify their safety at installation.
Superb quality genuine antique.
French Louis XVI mid 19th century in the manner of 1760
Overall Dimensions : Height 44 cm Width 26 cm Depth 13 cm
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| Title Tall antique pier mirror carved mahogany Gustavian Directoire reeded details late 18th century Danish | |
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Description Scandinavian tall antique pier mirror carved mahogany Gustavian or Directoire reeded details late 18th century Danish.
A classic French Directoire mirror frame with stepped moulding over elegant carved reeded French pelmet. The mirror framed with refined elegant mouldings and another reeded carved section to the plinth.
The frame is completely original with original french polished patina to rich red mahogany .
The mirror glass has been replaced some time ago and is in excellent condition. Danish circa 1790 inspired by Swedish Gustavian and French Louis XVI design
Overall Dimensions
Height 122cm Width 50 cm Depth 5cm
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| Title Pair of antique gilt bronze French Louis XVI ormolu wall lights with single arm electric candle scones | |
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Description Pair of antique gilt bronze French Louis XVI ormolu wall lights with single arm electric candle scones and cut crystal chains and icicles.
Perfect for either side of a mirror or hallway illumination. Superb quality and priced as a pair.
As with all hard wired used electricals your licensed electrician will need to verify their safety at installation.
Superb quality and priced as a pair.
French Louis XVI early 20th century in the manner of 1770
Overall Dimensions : Height 33 cm Width 13 cm Depth 18 cm Weight 1.2 kg the pair
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| Title Pair of antique gilt bronze French Louis XVI ormolu wall lights with single arm electric candle scones | |
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Description Pair of antique gilt bronze French Louis XVI ormolu wall lights with single arm electric candle scones and cut crystal chains and icicles.
Perfect for either side of a mirror or hallway illumination. Superb quality and priced as a pair.
As with all hard wired used electricals your licensed electrician will need to verify their safety at installation.
Superb quality and priced as a pair.
French Louis XVI early 20th century in the manner of 1770
Overall Dimensions : Height 33 cm Width 13 cm Depth 18 cm Weight 1.2 kg the pair
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| Title Grand Italian baroque open bookcase shelves architectural carved walnut columns 17th century manner | |
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Grand Italian baroque open bookcase with architectural carved walnut columns in the 17th century manner. Superb quality and of impressive proportions this large bookcase or display cabinet is entirely made of solid walnut. The interior with hand painted azure blue contrasts nicely with the pale walnut exterior. The proportions and material in solid walnut would indicate this to have been made for a highly influencial household possibly in Rome or Milan. Made in the early 1800's in the traditional 16th century baroque manner this grand cabinet would suit any notable villa or chateau. The cabinet dismantles into 5 sections for easier transport up those 17th century stone staircases. The graduated height shelves are perfect for use as a display for your collection of Georgian silver, majolica ceramics or vintage wine bottles. The shelves are also all solid walnut .
Good original waxed finish undisturbed patina and well cared for adds value and charm to this gorgeous piece of architectural furniture.
Overall Dimensions Height 260 cm Width 220 cm Depth 52 cm Interior Height 215 cm Width 122 cm Fixed shelf height from bottom to top 32 cm 38 cm 40 cm 58 cm 37 cm
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| Title Tall antique Empire mirror carved mahogany frame ornate scroll work top and original mirror glass 1840 | |
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Description Antique 19th century pier or tall mirror with Chapeau de Gendarme top carved mahogany columns to frame and ornate scroll work with original mirror glass, circa 1840. A classic Biedermeier period frame this design would easily be mistaken as French Empire 1820 or Art Deco 1920 yet dates from the mid19th century. This Biedermeier design is timeless. The frame is completely original with original french polished patina to solid mahogany and includes the original silvered mirror glass _ a value point! Minor wear to surface and small silvering tarnish.
Imagine the stories this mirror could tell....having reflected more that 100 years of history! Scandinavian circa 1840 inspiring the Art Deco style some 80 years later!
Dimensions
Height 144cm Width 72 cm Depth 11cm
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| Title Vintage French round Louis XVI mirror in round gilded carved frame with ornate ribbon scroll top | |
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Description Vintage French round Louis XVI mirror in round gilded carved frame with ornate ribbon scroll top .
In very good condition with parcel gilt highlights. This mirror has its original heavy bevel edgedl mirror glass- a value point.
Imagine the stories this mirror could tell....having reflected more that 100 years of history! French circa 1930 in the 18th century manner.
Overall dimensions: Height 80 cm Width 73 cm Depth 5 cm
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| Title Large French Empire dish shaped ceiling light cast bronze chandelier with 6 arms and verdigris dish | |
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Large French Empire chandelier in the neoclassic Roman manner . The large dish shaped centre in green patinated bronze with six electrified candle arms and well cast bronze wreaths. Original ornate Deco chain leads up to a hanging crown. This is not attached to the ceiling but is suspended from a single chain to the desired height. The arms are electrified with standard small screw globe fittings but the main source of light is hidden inside the actual dish shape body so as to throw indirect light onto the ceiling hence lighting by reflection - ingenius! In the French Empire Napoleonic manner this style has been popular in Europe for many generations. This example is made from solid cast brass.
As with all hard wired light fittings it may be necessary for your licensed electrician to certify it is safe when installing it.
European early 20th century circa
1930 Dimensions
Diameter : 60 cm
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| Title Important English Regency oak hall bench seat with carved winged lions and monopodia Circa 1825 | |
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Important English late Georgian oak hall bench seat with carved winged lions and monopodia. Exquisitely detailed carved neoclassical lions statues in solid wood on plinth pedestals with scroll acanthus carvings to back. The massive architectural supports joined by carved oak neogothic apron and double arched lion paw support back. The solid oak ebonized bench seat top with carved oak fretwork surround. These types of impressvie hall seats were designed in the early 1800's for palatial interiors in the late Georgian era. Only the affluent landed gentry would have the space and funds available for this magnificent oppulent piece of furniture. English Circa 1825 Dimensions: Total Height 63 cm Seat height 52 cm Depth 55 cm Length 146cm The bench top would acommodate a squab cushion of dimensions 137 x 42cm
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| Title Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Chandelier gold gilt ormolu and original cut crystals drops | |
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Very rare antique Gustavian Swedish chandelier with mercurial gilt bronze frame. The cascading ornate crown with lunate ormolu skirt with original crystal drops. Crystal chains trail down to a gilt bronze hoop with a second outer hoop from which eminate four Gustavian candle arms and crystal drops. A lower basket connects all the drops and has a central candle sconce with acorn finial in ormolu. This extremely rare example still maintains its original cut glass crystals - a value point. It has been wired for low voltage oscillating "Drottningholm candles". This is easy to revert to original candle power.
As with all hard wired light fittings it may be necessary for your licensed electrician to certify it is safe when installing it.
Dimensions
Height: 88cm plus ceiling
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| Title Large 12 arm impressive Dutch chandelier in polished bronze with very long chain and ceiling cup | |
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Description Provincial Dutch baroque 12 arm chandelier of polished brass in finished bronze lacquer. A most unusually long chair measuring over 105 cm drop plus chandelier length, may be adjusted to suit the room. In the French Provincial or Dutch baroque manner this style has been popular in Europe for many generations. This example is made from solid brass or bronze. The impressive two tier arms with diameter of 72cm .
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| Title HUGE Italian Overdoor gouache Painting Rennaissance faun | |
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Dimensions Height 82cm Width 138cm
Ornate Italian late 18th century painting on parchment. Possibly an overdoor painting featuring a faun with pan pipes and a downward gaze, surrounded by gorgeous acanthus scrolls. This is the style that influenced noted English designers like Adams and Sheraton and dates from circa 1770 . The hand painted watercolours and gouache on paper in later carved and gilt Louis XVI frame and under glass ( note refections in the glass. This may have been a panel for an impressive salon.....imaging the rest of the palace!
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| Title Large 8 scroll arm Dutch chandelier in polished brass with chain and ceiling cup | |
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Provincial Dutch baroque chandelier in burnished bronze finished solid brass with 8 scrolling arms. Each arm has a is cast seprately in the traditional 17th century manner of the baroque period. A most unusual and beautiful feature to this brass ceiling light. In the French Provincial manner, this style has been popular in Europe for many generations. This example is made from solid cast brass. |
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| Title Large French Empire dish shaped ceiling light cast bronze chandelier with 6 arms verdigris bowl | |
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Large French Empire chandelier in the neoclassic Roman manner . The large dish shaped bowl in green patinated bronze with six electrified candle arms and well cast bronze wreaths. Original ornate Deco chain leads up to a hanging crown. This is not attached to the ceiling but is suspended from a single chain to the desired height. The arms are electrified but the main source of light is hidden inside the actual dish shape body so as to throw indirect light onto the ceiling by reflection - ingenius! In the French Empire napoleonic manner, this style has been popular in Europe for many generations. This example is made from solid cast brass.
As with all hard wired light fittings it may be necessary for your licensed electrician to certify it is safe when installing it.
European early 20th century circa
1930 Dimensions
Diameter : 63 cm
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| Title French walnut rococo pedestal stand 19th century ornate carved | |
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Description Antique solid walnut rococo stand. Profusely carved with ornate scrollwork cabriole legs and "x" scroll stretcher. A good solid stand with a serpentine shaped top . Amazing details to the carvings and all executed in blonde walnut.
French circa 1850 in the 18th century manner
Overall Dimensions: Height overall : 94cm Width across top: 37 cm Depth overall : 35cm
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| Title Extremely rare large 8 arm Swedish Chandelier with original cut facetted crystal drops | |
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Description Rare large original antique Swedish Oskarian chandelier. This wonderful chandelier has a highly decorated frame in gold gilt ormolu with original ormolu arms and gilt candle cups. In excellent condition this chandelier also retains its many original antique cut crystal lustres a value point. The Oscarian period stretches 1844-1859 The ceiling chain and cup allows the overall height to be 160 cm but may be reduced by shortening the chain.
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| Title French Empire style brass Hanging dish chandelier with 6 arms | |
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Dimensions
Please note that the chain from the top crown to the ceiling will determine the overal hanging length to your specification. Diameter : 56cm
French Empire style Ormolu hanging lamp with 6 arm ormolu candle holders and original gilt bronze details including its rare original ornate ceiling crown. Well cast in bronze and brass with two tone patinated bronze finish and wired in scandinavia for electricity. There are 6 candle arms fitted for Swedish electricity. For Australian homes this will probably require rewiring to meet Australian standards and the electrician installing this will be able to advise you further. Nonetheless this is a gorgeous antique light fitting to compliment any Empire, Regency or Art Deco or danish modern minimalist Scandianvian interior.
Swedish 1920 in the French Empire manner of 1820
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| Title Antique heavy solid bronze Baroque candle chandelier | |
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Dimensions Height 62cm body only add chain and ceiling cup +40cm width 53
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A heavy solid bronze chandelier with 6 removalble arms , each with cast solid scroll supports and heavy turned bronze candle holders. Each arm is matched to a precise square mount and is individually numbered.
The central body of solid bronze turned bulbous shape. Baroque examples of this tye were usually used in large halls or cathedrals and are very hard to obtain.
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| Title Pair late 18th century Grand Italian chandeliers with wrought iron frames and brass gilt Chandeliers | |
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Very rare PAIR of antique Italian Vatican chandeliers. The antique brass and hand wrought iron frame is mounted by original eight lead counter weighted candle sconces. The hand cut antique glass crystals appear to be the original and are all of the period, first 1/4 of the 19th century or earlier. The grand scale of these chandeliers is indicative of a high ceiling house of the nobility. The crown is fitted with shaped and embossed "feathers" that emmanate from it. Priced as per pair only...shame to split them as they have survived for such a long time together. Of note: with the launch of the "Da Vinci Code" , a mysterious chandelier from St Peter's was hung in Borders Books store in London. The online Auctioneer Lucknows sold it for a reported 12,500 GBP in October 2005. Italian, late 18th early 19th century. Dimensions Height 130 cm Diameter 82cm
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| Title Antique style French gilt crystal chandelier with 6 arms and cascades crowns of cut crystals | |
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Description Antique style French Louis XVI or Gustavian gilt crystal chandelier with 6 arms and cascades of cut crystals. The top with cut glass ceiling cup and cover holds a length of gilt chain. This suspends a magnificent chandelier with gilt acanthus crown with cut crystal drops. An elegant draped frame with 6 electrified arms with cut crystal cups and drops. A central large bayonette light globe fitting illuminates crystal from the inside as all chandeliers should. Below the ornate acanthus carved gilt main ring are four tiers of cut crystal drops . As with all hard wired light fittings it may be necessary for your licensed electrician to certify it is safe when installing it. The 6 candle holders hold typical small bayonet globes. One crystal candle cup has had a fissure and has been solidly mended. Hardly noticeable.
French circa 1970's in the 18th century manner
Overall Height 88cm Diametre 51cm Height without chain : 54cm
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| Title French Empire bronze Ormolu Hanging Lamp with 8 arms | |
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Diameter : 62cm
French Empire style Ormolu hanging lamp with 8 arm ormolu candle holders and original gilt bronze details including its rare original ornate ceiling crown. Well cast in bronze and brass , the two tone effect and wired in scandinavia for electricity, there are 8 candel lights and , hiden within the dish, there are a further 4 lights for indirect lighting.
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| Title French Empire Period Ormolu Hanging Lamp | |
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Dimensions Diameter : 48cm
French Empire period Ormolu hanging lamp with ormolu candle holders and original gilt ormolu details including its 9 rare) original mercurial gilt ceiling rozette.
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| Title Pair of Heavy Antique French wrought Iron Gates 1850 |
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Dimensions Height 240cm Width combined 204cm Depth 8cm
DESCRIPTION: Beautifully wrought in solid iron, these gates are in original condition and a truly remarkable example of the blacksmith's ironwork. Nice gothic rosette centre to each panel and a shaped scroll top to the centre. very solid and heavy French
gates. Ideal as a courtyard focus and very secure. Still retains its original
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| Title Pair French marble and ormolu neoclassical column pedestals in bronze details on square plinth bases | |
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Description Antique Pair French marble and ormolu neoclassical column pedestals in bronze details on square plinth bases.
The ornate Breche Du Louvre marble square tops with ornate gilt bronze mounted supporting columns to square block form bases. Good original waxed finish with original traces of mercurial gilding to bronze capitals and bases.
These stands or pedestals were usually used as torchere or candelabra stands and would also suit vases with floral displays or statues.
Overall dimensions : Height 113 cm Depth 25 cm Width 25 cm
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Dimensions Height 200cm Length 105cm Bredth 70cm REAL BRONZE heavy statues of a pair of stags. These fine sculptures area real bronze pair of sculptures of stately and majestic pair , left and right facing stags on a naturalistic sculpted rocky outcrop in bronze. Lovely verdigris patina, lifelike pose and well executed. A real feature for any stately mannor house. very similar to the one shown in the Bond movie SKYFALL.
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| Title Gustavian Portrait medallion after Bellmann signed Sergell | |
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Dimensions Height 67 cm Length 67cm A portrait medallion of the
famous Swedish Gustavian musician and writer Belmann. this is a museum casting
in plaster as the original is in marble and still attached to Stockholm
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Dimensions Height 60cm Length 78cm Depth 3cm An antique oil on canvas of the Muse Polyhymnia, inspiring Music and poetry. This late 18th early 19th century grissaille painting is probably based on a ceiling fresco which probably no longer exists. The Muse is drapped losely in an Ancient Roman costum and is pointing upward to the sky's for inspiration. Signed Polyhymn to lower right and Artist siganture on lower left. Italian circa 1790
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| Title RARE Pair 1930's ART DECO ENTRANCE column lamps | |
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Dimensions Height 265 cm Length 55cm Depth 55cm
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| Title Monumental Cast Iron Statues of the Four Seasons | |
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Dimensions Height 270cm Description Massive cast iron statues representing the Four Elements. Life size cast iron sculptures on massive cast iron bases. These fantastic garden ornaments would look equally at home in a big foyer or a grand garden. The originals are by the Paris foundry Barbedienne cast in the 1870's. These Are 20th century castings. Price SOLD |
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| Title French antique Empire Giltwood Mirror with wreath and scroll work carved trumeau top circa 1820 | |
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Description Antique large French Empire giltwood mirror circa 1820. Original wreath carved top with scrollwork over carved mirror surround frame. Original gildinging in matt and burnighes gold leaf is a value point. Mirror plate with bevel edges in superb condition. French first half of the 19th century.
Overall Dimensions Height 157 cm Width : 99 cm Depth 6 cm SOLD |
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| Title Antique French gilt bronze Chandelier circa 1850 original gold gilt ormolu 15 candle holders cut crystals | |
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Very rare antique French gilt bronze Chandelier circa 1850 original gold gilt ormolu 15 candle holders with wax drop trays and cut crystals icicles. The gilt ormolu with extremely high quality casting and chase work all in excellent condition featuring angels and putti with acanthus scrollwork and crowns etc. There are two tiers of candle holder arms in the most amazing intricate scrollwork all joined by a central rod and terninating in a large gilt acorn finial at base.
This extremely rare example still maintains its original gilt finish - a value point. It has been wired previously for electricity but these old clumsy fittings have been removed retunring this light to its former grace and elegance for original candle light. It is very easy to have this chandelier rewired for electric light and I would recommend it be done properly to allow for the candle sconces to be used for wax candles in the traditional manner. The ornate skeleton frame allows for many ways to electrify this with small discretly hidden halogen or LED globes so as not to spoil the magnificance of this rare treasure.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 100cm plus
ceiling chain Diameter: 65 cm
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| Title Blonde Swedish Provincial Mora long case grandfather clock original hand painted dial with twin bells | |
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Antique Swedish Empire MORA grandfather clock with carved hand shaped pine long case with origninal working 8 day movement. The tall case in typical provincial blonde wood waxed finish and with elegant cold climate spruce grain. Of typical form with drumhead top but more elegant Empire tapering body. The Swedish Mora clock first appeared in Stockholm during the Gustavian Period in the mid-eighteenth century. Farmers in the Mora area wanted to look for ways to supplement their income. The villagers of Östnor, outside Mora, turned to traditional home crafts such as the making of clocks. This was essential work as the long frozen winter months restricted work to indoor activities. Each farming family specialized in a specific part: some made the brass clockworks, some painted the dials while others built or painted the cases. At the height of production more than 90 families were engaged in the trade, and Mora functioned as one large clock factory. This traditional hand made craft eventually ceased when cheaper mass production clocks from America became available from the 1840's onwards.
The steel and brass clock mechanism with top mounted twin bells and two cast iron weights. The bell strikes the hour count. A recently replaced long brass pendulum is housed within the case. The clock face with hand painted enamel face with Roman numerals in black on white with the superb cut steel hands . Two train movement with winding key. The door to the pendulum case with original steel lock and steel key. The drum head shaped top with opening front door retains it original hand brlown convex glass front. The main body with a unusual neoclassical tapering pyramidic shape and hinged panel door with round window front opens with with traditional steel key on spring lock. The shaped pine mouldings to the case in the provincial manner complete with pegged joints in 18th century tradition. . Overall Dimensions: Height 209 cm Width 60 cm Depth 28cm
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| Title Large French antique 1870 Gothic banquet CHANDELIER 8 light with original chain and top crown gilt brass | |
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Description French antique 1870 Gothic banquet CHANDELIER 8 light with original chain and top crown in gilt brass.
Beautifully cast in solid brass this genuine 1870's candle chandelier has 8 candle holders and was electrified some time in the early 1900's. The circular crown adorned with pierced decoration and luxurious blue cabuchone mounts. Original ornate chain suspends the chandelier the from the top crown that has a large brass ring above. The chandelier would have been raised and lowered from this ring by a long rope or chain to light the candles in the chandelier. Your chain from the ceiling could then be taylored to your required length. The later electric globe holders use standard small bayonette globes.
As with all hard wired light fittings it will be necessary for your fully licensed Australian electrician to check and certify it is safe when installing it and they will need to update the wiring to conform with current requirements as this is imported from France. Its a simple job as the fittings are already in place and wiring can run be internal.
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Description Large Hand carved solid Marble statues of sphinxes Left and Right, beautifully carved from natural white Marble. This pair is made from natural stone and weigh in excess of 300KG each , Priced per pair only. Price SOLD |
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