Louis XV Gilded Bronze Mantel Set, Set of 6

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Sublime ormolu mantel set, finely chiseled and burnished in the Agathe style.

It is composed of a clock resting on four arched feet, with a rocaille decoration characterized by the fantasy of the contoured lines recalling the volutes of the shells with their scrolls, as well as a pair of candelabras with two intertwined arms of light with a very pronounced rocaille decoration, with leaves and flowers forming bobèches.

Each piece is sublimated by small blue velvet cushions in gilded wood with gold leaf.
The three cushions have been entirely restored by the workshops HENDA BAYOUD (Paris-Ile de France) where the know-how and the concern to preserve our beautiful heritage, in the rules of art are the pillars of this workshop.

Its dial with chiseled hand has Roman numerals.
Original movement without modification, ringing of the hours and half-hours on old bell.

Period: End of XIXth - Napoleon III
Style: Louis XV
Dimensions: Clock - H:28 x W:21 x D:11cm
Candelabra: H:25 x 18 cm
Provenance: France

Gilding on metal is often done with mercury. The gold is in the form of a pellet, mixed with mercury.
It is applied to the metal surface (bronze, copper) with a metal brush.

The mercury must then disappear, either by evaporation if it is heated, or by volatilization if it is dried in the open air.

Gold can also be deposited by electrolysis. The passage of electric current will transfer the metal to the support.

In both cases, the gilding must then be burnished with agate or matte, and patinated.

In the language of gilders, burnishing means "sanding" the leaf.
To perform this operation specific tools are used, they are "agate stone burnishers".

Agates exist in several sizes and shapes depending on the work to be done.

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Design Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Before 1890
Country of Manufacture	France
Style	Romantic
Detailed Condition	Restored — This vintage/antique item is in very good condition because it has been refreshed through new upholstery and/or refinishing.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Completely restored, Surface has been polished
Product Code	UQL-948665
Materials	Bronze
Color	Gold, azure
Width	40 cm 40 cm
Depth	21 cm 21 cm
Height	37 cm 37 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	France
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.