Bronzed Psyche Candelabrum by Humphrey Hopper, 1809
Humphrey Hopper (English, 1765-1844), bronzed plaster figural two-light candelabrum, c. 1809, depicting Psyche with butterfly wings holding a vase, with two ormolu branches with crystal drops, inscribed 'Apr 10 1809 H Hopper London', (A/F), height 18.50 in. width 12.60 in. depth 9.06 in. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney
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- A/f, as Inspected - The letters "A/F" or "as inspected" as part of a description is the cataloguer's shorthand for "all faults" or "as found", meaning the item has some type of damage or deficiency, it is of uncertain date or provenance, and/or that the seller takes no responsibility for the completeness of the item or the accuracy of the description.
- Ormolu - Ormolu was popular with French craftsmen in the 18th and 19th century for ornamental fittings for furniture, clocks and other decorative items. True ormolu is gilt bronze, that is bronze that has been coated with gold using a mercury amalgam. Due to the health risks associated with using mercury, this method of creating ormolu was discontinued in France in the 1830s. A substitute was developed consisting of about 75% copper and 25% zinc, however it was inferior to the bronze version. It was often lacquered to prevent it tarnishing.
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