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Fantastic Quality Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Eight Day Longcase Clock
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Fantastic Quality Napoleon III Marquetry Inlaid Eight Day Longcase Clock

19th century
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Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock having a quality bombe shaped case finely inlaid with boulle marquetry work of cut brass arabesque and enriched with finely chiselled gilt bronze mounts, cartouche shaped top with Cronus sat on globular finial, circular gilt dial decorated with scrolls, floral urns and masks, inset porcelain Roman numeral plates the trunk with ornate acanthus leaf and mask gilt mounts, moulded gilt metal paw feet having a twin train eight day movement striking on a bell with the original hands.

Slight restoration needed to ware on the case.

All clocks are serviced prior to delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Napoleon III Longcase Clock to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1165121
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All clocks are serviced prior to delivery by a trusted horologist prior to delivery, this is included in our price.

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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock having a quality bombe shaped case finely inlaid with boulle marquetry work of cut brass arabesque and enriched with finely chiselled gilt bronze mounts, cartouche shaped top with Cronus sat on globular finial, circular gilt dial decorated with scrolls, floral urns and masks, inset porcelain Roman numeral plates the trunk with ornate acanthus leaf and mask gilt mounts, moulded gilt metal paw feet having a twin train eight day movement striking on a bell with the original hands.

Slight restoration needed to ware on the case.

All clocks are serviced prior to delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Napoleon III Longcase Clock to the 1870s.

Height
227cm (89.37")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1165121
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Archive I An ornate nineteenth-century French Napoleon III longcase clock decorated with brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, and a classical figural top finial.

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An ornate nineteenth-century French Napoleon III longcase clock decorated with brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, and a classical figural top finial.
Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock
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An ornate nineteenth-century French Napoleon III longcase clock decorated with brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, and a classical figural top finial.
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  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Tortoiseshell, Ormolu
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsBoulle marquetry, Ormolu mounts, Father Time finial, Enamelled Roman numerals
  • SizeH 227 cm (89 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This Napoleon III longcase clock dates to 1870 and displays an ebonised wooden case with black and gold tones, brass and tortoiseshell Boulle marquetry, and ormolu mounts. The bombe-shaped body houses a circular gilt dial with enamelled Roman numerals, original hands, and is topped by a Father Time finial alongside chiselled gilt bronze mounts, acanthus leaf details, and moulded gilt metal paw feet. The clock measures 227 cm high by 72 cm wide and 30 cm deep. Positioned on the floor in a grand hallway, drawing room, or study, this traditional timepiece adds classical French style to an interior. The structure shows slight restoration needed to wear on the case, while the twin-train eight-day movement strikes on a bell.

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The Napoleon III style, popular in France during the Second Empire, is characterised by eclectic revivals of earlier French artistic periods, particularly Louis XIV and Louis XV designs. Clocks from this era frequently feature elaborate Boulle marquetry, rich ormolu mounts, and classical figural finials.

Boulle marquetry traditional construction combines inlaid brass scrollwork and cut tortoiseshell over an ebonised timber frame. These decorative cases are typically adorned with cast gilt-bronze mounts and enclose mechanical eight-day brass clock movements.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature heavy cast gilt-bronze mounts with hand-chased detailing, precise marquetry inlays, and solid brass movement plates. Inspection of the internal casing and rear panels typically reveals historical movement marks and traditional joinery.

A statement longcase clock serves as an architectural focal point in a formal hallway, reception room, or home library. Interior designers frequently contrast the elaborate marquetry against muted, neutral walls paired alongside understated modern furnishings.

Maintain constant atmospheric humidity and temperature to prevent wood movement that can cause tortoiseshell or metal inlays to lift. Surface dust should be removed gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals or abrasive cleansers that degrade organic shell and original lacquer.
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