French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

Name: French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1013787
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

Description

A fine example of a late 19th century French faux tortoise shell and cut brass inlaid Boulle mantel clock in the Louis XV style.

The fine quality Boulle work of red faux shell veneer delicately inlaid with shaped cut brass and mounted with beautifully cast original gilded ormolu mounts.

The stylish Rococo shape case with glazed front revealing the original gilded sunburst pendulum. The interior also decorated with Boulle work to the inside of the rear door and a Trompe-l'oeil effect to the floor. The sides further decorated with fine boulle work.

The decorative pressed gilt dial with 12 individual enamel cartouches with blue Roman numerals.

The fully restored high quality eight day French movement, striking the hours and half hour on a cast steel steel bell of excellent tone. Movement stamped A&N and numbered 13088 and the pendulum with the same numbering.

Blued steel hands of gothic design

Overall this is a very handsome clock, with full boulle work decoration on the sides and interior.

The case is in fine original condition with the tortoiseshell and boulle work in good order.

The clock has been sympathetically cleaned and the movement fully restored to a high standard by our FBHI and Worshipful Company of Clockmakers awarded horologist and comes with a two year mechanical guarantee.

Please contact us for delivery information.

Further information available on our website www.storyclocks.co.uk

Physical Dimensions

Height

37cm (14.57")

Width

19cm (7.48")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1013787

Dealers Internal Reference

Redboulle23

Description

A fine example of a late 19th century French faux tortoise shell and cut brass inlaid Boulle mantel clock in the Louis XV style.

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The fine quality Boulle work of red faux shell veneer delicately inlaid with shaped cut brass and mounted with beautifully cast original gilded ormolu mounts.

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

fig 1. French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

The stylish Rococo shape case with glazed front revealing the original gilded sunburst pendulum. The interior also decorated with Boulle work to the inside of the rear door and a Trompe-l'oeil effect to the floor. The sides further decorated with fine boulle work.

fig 2. French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

The decorative pressed gilt dial with 12 individual enamel cartouches with blue Roman numerals.

The fully restored high quality eight day French movement, striking the hours and half hour on a cast steel steel bell of excellent tone. Movement stamped A&N and numbered 13088 and the pendulum with the same numbering.

fig 3. French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

Blued steel hands of gothic design

Overall this is a very handsome clock, with full boulle work decoration on the sides and interior.

The case is in fine original condition with the tortoiseshell and boulle work in good order.

fig 4. French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

The clock has been sympathetically cleaned and the movement fully restored to a high standard by our FBHI and Worshipful Company of Clockmakers awarded horologist and comes with a two year mechanical guarantee.

Please contact us for delivery information.

Further information available on our website www.storyclocks.co.uk