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Antique 19th Century Quality French Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Bracket
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Antique 19th Century Quality French Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Bracket

19th century
Sold 5 October 2026 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Antique 19th century quality French boulle bracket clock with original bracket, Fantastic quality boulle bracket clock inlaid with brass and ormolu mounts standing on the original boulle bracket, brass inlaid and ormolu mounts, circular porcelain dial with the original hands, having a French 8 day movement striking the hour and half hour on a bell with the original pendulum and key.

All clocks get serviced prior to delivery included in the price.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Boulle Bracket Clock to the 1860s.

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SA1095978
Dealers Internal Reference
1163
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Antique 19th century quality French boulle bracket clock with original bracket, Fantastic quality boulle bracket clock inlaid with brass and ormolu mounts standing on the original boulle bracket, brass inlaid and ormolu mounts, circular porcelain dial with the original hands, having a French 8 day movement striking the hour and half hour on a bell with the original pendulum and key.

All clocks get serviced prior to delivery included in the price.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Boulle Bracket Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095978
Dealers Internal Ref
1163
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A 19th-century French Boulle bracket clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial, and a matching decorative wall bracket. SOLD5 OCT 26
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Archive I A 19th-century French Boulle bracket clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial, and a matching decorative wall bracket. SOLD5 OCT 26

Antique 19th Century Quality French Boulle Bracket Clock with Original Bracket

Archive II A 19th-century French Boulle bracket clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial, and a matching decorative wall bracket. View II
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Archive VI A 19th-century French Boulle bracket clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial, and a matching decorative wall bracket. View VI
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A 19th-century French Boulle bracket clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial, and a matching decorative wall bracket.
Antique 19th century quality French boulle bracket clock with original bracket
Ref: SA1095978
A 19th-century French Boulle bracket clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass inlay, gilt bronze mounts, a white enamel dial, and a matching decorative wall bracket.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Brass, Ormolu, Enamel
  • ColourRed and Gold
  • MotifsBoulle marquetry, Ormolu mounts, Enamel dial, Matching wall bracket
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This French Rococo Revival bracket clock comes from the nineteenth century and includes its original matching wall bracket. The piece uses red tortoiseshell and brass inlay in a boulle marquetry pattern, complemented by gilt bronze ormolu mounts, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a visible circular pendulum through the glass door. The decorative details include a cast brass face mask finial at the top, scrolling foliate mounts along the sides and base, and an ornate pendant bracket beneath the shelf. Measuring 56 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, this clock suits installation on a narrow wall space in a living room, hallway, or study. It hangs securely on a wall to display the time and decorative finish.

FAQs

A French Boulle bracket clock is a timepiece decorated with intricate marquetry pioneered by French cabinetmaker Andre-Charles Boulle during the 17th century. The technique involves inlaying cut brass or pewter into tortoiseshell veneers, mounted onto a wooden frame and supported by a matching wall bracket.

Traditional Boulle clocks are constructed from a wooden core covered with tortoiseshell veneer and inlaid brass sheet metal. They typically feature heavy cast brass or gilt bronze (ormolu) decorative mounts, alongside an enamelled dial and glass protective aperture.

Authentic 19th-century Boulle work displays precise hand-cut brass marquetry tightly fitted into the tortoiseshell backing. Examination of the movement often reveals maker stamps, steel arbors, cast brass gears, and natural wear patterns on the original gilding and wooden casing.

A Boulle bracket clock can be mounted as a central visual statement on a neutral accent wall, above a fireplace, or positioned over a minimalist console table. Pairing dark, detailed horological pieces with plain background tones allows the contrast of metalwork and tortoiseshell to stand out.

Keep Boulle clocks away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the tortoiseshell from drying out or lifting. Dust the casing regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoid liquid polishes on delicate marquetry, and consult a professional horologist for movement servicing.
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