19th Century French Boulle Clock with Brass Inlay & Ormolu Mounts

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a very attractive and decorative French boulle clock with ormolu mounts and red tortoiseshell case beautifully and profusely inlaid with brasswork. The movement has been fully restored and is in good working order running for 8 days. (The clock comes with a full years guarantee from our restorer). This has its original key and pendulum and the clock has a pretty porcelain dial with hand painted numerals. (very slight hairline to dial at 2 o' clock, see photo.) The case is in excellent condition with a gorgeous colour to to rich red tortoiseshell and a lovely glow to the brasswork inlay.

The clock measures 12" high by 6" wide and 4" deep.

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA439586

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

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Description

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This has its original key and pendulum and the clock has a pretty porcelain dial with hand painted numerals.

Rams Head Antiques

(very slight hairline to dial at 2 o' clock, see photo.) The case is in excellent condition with a gorgeous colour to to rich red tortoiseshell and a lovely glow to the brasswork inlay.

The clock measures 12" high by 6" wide and 4" deep.