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Tortoiseshell & Gilt Boulle Clock. A.d. Mougin
Masons Antiques
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Tortoiseshell & Gilt Boulle Clock. A.d. Mougin

19th century
For Sale by Masons Antiques
Description

Immaculate faux tortoiseshell boulle clock with outstanding gilt adornments by A.D. Mougin of Paris. The 8 day movement strikes on a bell on the half-hour and the hour. It has just been fully serviced by our Bhi registered staff and carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee. It is clearly signed with the makers name. The 4" (10cm) enamelled dial has black Roman numerals with an outer circle of 5min Arabic numerals. The cast brass bezel has a convex, bevelled glass.

Keeping perfect time and with it's original winding key (always a clue that a clock has been well cared for from new).

This is an out and out piece of quality throughout.

All cards accepted.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Masons Antiques has dated this Boulle Style Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

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SA1020707
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Masons Antiques are specialist suppliers of high quality, guaranteed, antique clocks.

Description
Immaculate faux tortoiseshell boulle clock with outstanding gilt adornments by A.D. Mougin of Paris. The 8 day movement strikes on a bell on the half-hour and the hour.
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It has just been fully serviced by our Bhi registered staff and carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee.
Masons Antiques

It is clearly signed with the makers name. The 4" (10cm) enamelled dial has black Roman numerals with an outer circle of 5min Arabic numerals. The cast brass bezel has a convex, bevelled glass.

Keeping perfect time and with it's original winding key (always a clue that a clock has been well cared for from new).

This is an out and out piece of quality throughout.

All cards accepted.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Masons Antiques has dated this Boulle Style Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1020707
Masons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Masons Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A French Rococo Revival style mantel clock featuring crimson tortoiseshell veneering, ornate gilt bronze mounts, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.

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A French Rococo Revival style mantel clock featuring crimson tortoiseshell veneering, ornate gilt bronze mounts, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
Tortoiseshell & Gilt Boulle Clock. A.D. Mougin
Ref: SA1020707
A French Rococo Revival style mantel clock featuring crimson tortoiseshell veneering, ornate gilt bronze mounts, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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Boulle style clocks are ornate timepieces inspired by the technique developed by Andre-Charles Boulle during the reign of Louis XIV. They typically feature tortoiseshell, brass inlays, and gilded bronze mounts set in elaborate Rococo or Baroque silhouettes.

Traditional Boulle construction utilises a combination of natural tortoiseshell or horn veneers, brass wire or sheet inlays, heavy gilt bronze (ormolu) decorative mounts, and enamel or brass dial faces.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating maker stamps on the brass movement plates, such as those by A.D. Mougin or Japy Freres, checking for hand-chased gilt bronze castings, and examining natural age wear on the tortoiseshell and dial.

These clocks are often placed as focal points on marble mantelpieces, high-gloss console tables, or dark wood bookcases to create a striking contrast against minimalist or classic architectural backgrounds.

Maintain tortoiseshell and gilt surfaces by dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth; avoid harsh chemical polishes or water, which can delaminate organic veneers and degrade delicate gilding.
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