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Japy Frères French Boulle Mantel Clock

19th century
Sold 23 January 2026 · Its About Time
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A very elegant French mantel clock in the classic Boulle style. The red tortoiseshell case is inlaid with fine Boulle work in great condition, with beautifully detailed cast brass foliage mounts to the edges of the case as well as decorative splayed feet, topped by an attractive floral cast brass finial. The typical sunburst pendulum is visible through the glass aperature to the front face, below an ornate gilt brass dial with enamelled number cartouches, showing blue Roman numerals, and a delicate pair of hands. Inside, the 8 day movement striking the hour and half hour on a bell, wound from the front. Overall a very attractive clock. Made circa 1890 by Japy Frères of Besancon, France.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
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Its About Time has dated this French Boulle Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

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SA1086258
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CL-MA-1627
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A very elegant French mantel clock in the classic Boulle style. The red tortoiseshell case is inlaid with fine Boulle work in great condition, with beautifully detailed cast brass foliage mounts to the edges of the case as well as decorative splayed feet, topped by an attractive floral cast brass finial. The typical sunburst pendulum is visible through the glass aperature to the front face, below an ornate gilt brass dial with enamelled number cartouches, showing blue Roman numerals, and a delicate pair of hands. Inside, the 8 day movement striking the hour and half hour on a bell, wound from the front. Overall a very attractive clock. Made circa 1890 by Japy Frères of Besancon, France.
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this French Boulle Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1086258
Dealers Internal Ref
CL-MA-1627
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An ornate French Boulle mantel clock featuring tortoiseshell marquetry, gilt brass mounts, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
Japy Frères French Boulle Mantel Clock
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An ornate French Boulle mantel clock featuring tortoiseshell marquetry, gilt brass mounts, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Brass, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBoulle marquetry, Ormolu mounts, Enamel cartouches, Scroll feet
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Boulle clocks are decorative timepieces featuring marquetry made from tortoise shell and brass, popularized in France during the late 17th century by master cabinetmaker Andre-Charles Boulle and revived during the 19th century.

Traditional Boulle work combines contrasting elements of brass or copper inlay set into tortoiseshell, often mounted with gilt-bronze or ormolu brass enrichments on a wooden carcase.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-engraved brass movements stamped with maker marks such as Japy Freres, enamel cartouche dial segments, fire-gilded bronze mounts, and period-appropriate hand-cut screws.

Pairing an ornate historical timepiece with clean-lined modern furniture creates a striking focal point, allowing the craftsmanship to stand out against neutral walls or minimalist shelving.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent tortoiseshell warping, dust gently with a soft dry cloth, and have the mechanical movement serviced professionally every few years.
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