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French Louis Xiv Style Boulle Mantel Clock
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French Louis Xiv Style Boulle Mantel Clock

19th century
Description

An extremely good quality French Louis XIV style ebonised black antique mantel or table clock with boulle red coloured tortoise shell and engraved brass inlay to the case. The clock has boulle columns to the front corners finished with bronze gilt capitals, boulle domed shaped top with torch finials, pierced fretted panels and glass windows to the sides.

The clock has brass dial with Roman numerals on velvet background with females playing the trumpet. The movement is a French eight day which strikes the hours and half hours on a gong

The back plate is stamped:-

L.F

The clock movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 39 cm (15 ½ inches)

Width - 24 cm (9 ½ inches)

Depth - 15 cm (6 inches)

Circa - 1880

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Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This item will be dispatched within a couple of working days of purchase. Delivery is usually next day and items will be provided with a tracking number. They are packaged to a high standard, double boxed, bubble wrapped and bedded in foam. Our preferred courier is Parcelforce, however we may send with a different courier occasionally.

All of our items can be collected.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Boulle Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141981
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ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

Description
An extremely good quality French Louis XIV style ebonised black antique mantel or table clock with boulle red coloured tortoise shell and engraved brass inlay to the case.
The clock has boulle columns to the front corners finished with bronze gilt capitals, boulle domed shaped top with torch finials, pierced fretted panels and glass windows to the sides.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A French Louis XIV style mantel clock featuring brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, gilt metal mounts, corner columns, and top finials.
fig 1. French Louis Xiv Style Boulle Mantel Clock

The clock has brass dial with Roman numerals on velvet background with females playing the trumpet. The movement is a French eight day which strikes the hours and half hours on a gong

The back plate is stamped:-

fig 2. A French Louis XIV style mantel clock featuring brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, gilt metal mounts, corner columns, and top finials.
fig 2. French Louis Xiv Style Boulle Mantel Clock

L.F

The clock movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 39 cm (15 ½ inches)

Width - 24 cm (9 ½ inches)

Depth - 15 cm (6 inches)

Circa - 1880

Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

fig 3. A French Louis XIV style mantel clock featuring brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, gilt metal mounts, corner columns, and top finials.
fig 3. French Louis Xiv Style Boulle Mantel Clock

This item will be dispatched within a couple of working days of purchase. Delivery is usually next day and items will be provided with a tracking number. They are packaged to a high standard, double boxed, bubble wrapped and bedded in foam. Our preferred courier is Parcelforce, however we may send with a different courier occasionally.

All of our items can be collected.

View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Boulle Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1141981
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A French Louis XIV style mantel clock featuring brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, gilt metal mounts, corner columns, and top finials.
French Louis XIV Style Boulle Mantel Clock
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A Louis XIV style Boulle clock is a decorative timekeeper featuring intricate marquetry composed of brass and cut tortoiseshell, named after the French cabinetmaker Andre-Charles Boulle who popularised the technique in the late 17th century.

Traditional Boulle clocks are constructed from wooden cases clad in brass and tortoiseshell marquetry, adorned with chased gilt-bronze or ormolu mounts and enamel or brass dials.

Authentic Boulle marquetry exhibits precise hand-cut brass inlaid into genuine tortoiseshell, often displaying subtle surface age textures, fine engraving details, and cast ormolu mounts fastened from the interior.

Position the clock centrally on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, credenza, or console table, pairing it with minimalist contemporary art or understated brass accents to complement its detailed craftsmanship.

Keep the clock in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent the tortoiseshell from shrinking, and dust gently using a soft microfibre cloth without harsh chemical cleaners.
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