French Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Boullework Mantel Clock (France, C. 1870)

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A good sized French bell striking mantel clock, that was originally made for the British market. It has a waited shape case, having tortoiseshell inlaid with brass and a glass panel to see the sunburst pendulum swing. The embossed brass dial is behind a convex glass and has a traditional French blue numeral dial with fancy brass hands. It has an 8 day, hour and half hour bell striking movement.

Current Condition

In excellent original condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

15.00cm wide 34.00cm high 10.50cm deep (0.59 inches wide 13.39 inches high 4.13 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

34cm (13.39")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA514531

Dealers Notes

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Description

A good sized French bell striking mantel clock, that was originally made for the British market.

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It has a waited shape case, having tortoiseshell inlaid with brass and a glass panel to see the sunburst pendulum swing.

Worboys Antiques

The embossed brass dial is behind a convex glass and has a traditional French blue numeral dial with fancy brass hands. It has an 8 day, hour and half hour bell striking movement.

fig 1. French Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Boullework Mantel Clock (France, c. 1870) — fig 1. French Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlay Boullework Mantel Clock (France, C. 1870)

Current Condition

In excellent original condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

15.00cm wide 34.00cm high 10.50cm deep (0.59 inches wide 13.39 inches high 4.13 inches deep)