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A Vintage Large Franz Hermle & Sons Boulle Mantel Clock
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A Vintage Large Franz Hermle & Sons Boulle Mantel Clock

Later than 1960
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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Vintage Large Franz Hermle & Sons Boulle Mantel Clock – West Germany – Late 20thC

Elegant Boulle-style mantel clock with ornate casework and gilded bezel surrounding a dial with Roman numerals. Crafted by Franz Hermle & Sons, a renowned German clockmaker, this piece combines timeless decorative appeal with reliable mechanical movement.

Movement Details:

• Maker: Franz Hermle & Sons

• Model: 131-070

• Origin: West Germany

• Pendulum Length: 18 cm

• Beat Rate: 162 beats/min

• Jewels: None (marked “NO (11) JEWELS”)

• Adjustment: Unadjusted

• Serial Number: 78 (suggesting late 20th-century production or service)

Dimensions: 44 × 23 × 13 cm

Weight: 3.3 kg

A fine example of German clockmaking tradition, ideal for collectors or as a statement piece in a classic interior.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Boulle Mantel Clock to a period later than 1960.

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Vintage Large Franz Hermle & Sons Boulle Mantel Clock – West Germany – Late 20thC
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Elegant Boulle-style mantel clock with ornate casework and gilded bezel surrounding a dial with Roman numerals.
Bushells Antiques

Crafted by Franz Hermle & Sons, a renowned German clockmaker, this piece combines timeless decorative appeal with reliable mechanical movement.

fig 1. A vintage Boulle mantel clock featuring tortoiseshell and black panels with ornate gilt brass mounts and a white enamel roman numeral dial.
fig 1. A Vintage Large Franz Hermle & Sons Boulle Mantel Clock

Movement Details:

• Maker: Franz Hermle & Sons

• Model: 131-070

• Origin: West Germany

• Pendulum Length: 18 cm

• Beat Rate: 162 beats/min

• Jewels: None (marked “NO (11) JEWELS”)

• Adjustment: Unadjusted

• Serial Number: 78 (suggesting late 20th-century production or service)

Dimensions: 44 × 23 × 13 cm

Weight: 3.3 kg

A fine example of German clockmaking tradition, ideal for collectors or as a statement piece in a classic interior.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Boulle Mantel Clock to a period later than 1960.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164487
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Archive I A vintage Boulle mantel clock featuring tortoiseshell and black panels with ornate gilt brass mounts and a white enamel roman numeral dial. SOLD15 OCT 26

A Vintage Large Franz Hermle & Sons Boulle Mantel Clock

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A vintage Boulle mantel clock featuring tortoiseshell and black panels with ornate gilt brass mounts and a white enamel roman numeral dial.
A Vintage Large Franz Hermle & Sons Boulle Mantel Clock
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A vintage Boulle mantel clock featuring tortoiseshell and black panels with ornate gilt brass mounts and a white enamel roman numeral dial.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • PeriodLater than 1960
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Brass, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourTortoiseshell Brown
  • MotifsOrnate gilt brass mounts, Tortoiseshell veneer, Roman numeral cartouches, Scroll feet

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Named after Andre-Charles Boulle, the master cabinetmaker to Louis XIV, Boulle work involves the intricate inlay of tortoiseshell and brass, creating a luxurious contrasting surface that became synonymous with French baroque and rococo decorative arts.

Traditional Boulle pieces are constructed using a wooden carcase veneered with tortoiseshell (or faux tortoiseshell alternatives in later periods) and inlaid with engraved brass or gilt bronze, known as ormolu, mounts.

Authentication involves examining the quality of the brass chasing, the precision of the marquetry fit, and the makers marks on the movement backplate, which often indicate the manufacturer and era of production.

Positioning the clock on a prominent surface such as a mantelpiece or a console table allows its reflective brass and rich patterned finish to serve as a focal point, pairing well with both traditional and minimalist modern decor.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent warping or fading of the delicate veneer, using a soft, dry cloth for periodic dusting.
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