The clockmaker, Jean Vincenti & Co. won an award in 1834. The clock movement is stamped to show they were awarded a silver medal (''medaille d''argent'') by King Louis Philippe.The clock with Violin architecture covered with a magnificent marquetry in Boulle technique, composed of brass net on a background of red tortoiseshell. Quality ornamentation in gilded and chiseled bronze with a pattern of flowers and stylized acanthus leaves. Large chased bronze dial set with twelve white enameled cartouches and blue Roman numerals Original 8 day movement without modification, striking the hours and half-hours on a gong. Napol�on III 1852 - 1870 (Second Empire). Marquetery technique Boulle, tortoiseshell, bronze gilding. Serviced recently in working order. Measurements Height 38.5cmWidth 22.5Depth 12.5Wieght 4161 gramsBoulle work is a type of rich marquetry process or inlay perfected by the French cabinetmaker Andr�-Charles Boulle 1642-1732. It involves veneering furniture & clocks with tortoiseshell inlaid primarily with brass in elaborate designs, often incorporating arabesques. Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello RoadWE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London. We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle. Web page:-https://peterharrisclocks.com/welcome/