French Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Boullework Mantel Clock

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

An ornate Louis XVth style mantel clock, dating to the late 19th Century. It has a waisted case with a Boullework case comprising of a ground of stained red tortoiseshell, and fine engraved brass inlay with applied gilt ormolu decoration. It has a cream enamel dial with black numerals and an 8 day striking movement, made by Marti & Co of Paris. It sounds the hours and halves on a gong.(France, c. 1890)

Dimensions

35.00cm high 16.00cm wide 10.00cm deep (13.78 inches high 6.30 inches wide 3.94 inches deep )

Current Condition

The case is in excellent original condition, the brass has been polished and lacquered to avoid tarnishing.The movement has been serviced in our own workshops and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA289659

Dealers Notes

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Description

An ornate Louis XVth style mantel clock, dating to the late 19th Century.

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It has a waisted case with a Boullework case comprising of a ground of stained red tortoiseshell, and fine engraved brass inlay with applied gilt ormolu decoration.

Worboys Antiques

It has a cream enamel dial with black numerals and an 8 day striking movement, made by Marti & Co of Paris. It sounds the hours and halves on a gong.(France, c. 1890)

fig 1. French Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Boullework Mantel Clock

Dimensions

35.00cm high 16.00cm wide 10.00cm deep (13.78 inches high 6.30 inches wide 3.94 inches deep )

Current Condition

The case is in excellent original condition, the brass has been polished and lacquered to avoid tarnishing.The movement has been serviced in our own workshops and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA289659

About the Dealer

Worboys Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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