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A French Ebonised Inlaid Mother of Pearl and Metal Wire Wall Clock.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €439     $476
£375
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A French Ebonised Inlaid Mother of Pearl and Metal Wire Wall Clock.

19th century
Description

A French Ebonised Inlaid Mother Of pearl And Metal Wire Wall Clock.

Still with the original enamel dial, brass dial rim and hands

The original movement fully cleaned and serviced and and fully working order striking on a gong every 30 minutes.

In very good original old used condition with nice old original patination 
French Circa 1870

40cm high, 40cm wide, 13 cm deep.

Price: £375,-

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Ebonised Wall Clock to the 1870s.

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SA1217948
Description
A French Ebonised Inlaid Mother Of pearl And Metal Wire Wall Clock.

Still with the original enamel dial, brass dial rim and hands

“
The original movement fully cleaned and serviced and and fully working order striking on a gong every 30 minutes.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

In very good original old used condition with nice old original patination 
French Circa 1870

40cm high, 40cm wide, 13 cm deep.

Price: £375,-

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Ebonised Wall Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217948
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland Profile Page

Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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An ebonised French wall clock featuring a scalloped outer frame with floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a brass bezel, and a white dial with black Roman numerals.
A French Ebonised Inlaid Mother Of pearl And Metal Wire Wall Clock.
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An ebonised French wall clock featuring a scalloped outer frame with floral mother-of-pearl inlay, a brass bezel, and a white dial with black Roman numerals.
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During the Napoleon III period in nineteenth-century France, decorative wall clocks became prominent features in residential interiors. Cabinetmakers frequently ebonised local hardwoods to mimic expensive ebony, ornamenting the cases with brass wire and mother-of-pearl marquetry.

These timepieces were crafted from dense woods stained with black iron-based dyes to create an ebonised finish. The decorative inlaid patterns incorporated shell fragments such as mother-of-pearl alongside thin brass or copper wire, surrounding a glazed brass bezel and enamel dial.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlays recessed into carved channels, often accompanied by brass wire scrollwork. The mechanical movements typically feature stamped French maker marks, pendulum suspension springs, and hand-painted enamel or porcelain dials with Roman numerals.

An ebonised clock provides high contrast when positioned against modern neutral, sage, or off-white walls. Mounting the piece above a console table or within a curated gallery wall combines classical horology with modern interior minimalism.

Dust the exterior gently with a soft microfibre cloth without using liquid chemical sprays, which can loosen shell adhesives or strip the ebonised finish. Mechanical clock movements require periodic oiling and cleaning by a professional horologist every few years.
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