Bronze d'oré, also known as ormolu or gilt bronze, was a decorative finish used on luxury furnishings in the 18th and 19th centuries. An application of finely ground high carat gold and mercury amalgam was placed on objects of bronze. When subjected to extremely high heat, the mercury evaporated, leaving behind a lustrous coating of gold, as can be seen on these handsome candelabra.

 

The crystal drapery is lovely and allows for light to reflect and refract.  The various shapes provide not only visual interest, but assume different light properties.