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Victorian French Clock

19th century
Sold 19 August 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Description

This stunning Boulle clock, made by Potonie Paris, bears a signature on the dial and movement. The eight-day movement chimes on the hour and half-hour. It is an exceptional Victorian timepiece, embellished with detailed Boulle inlays of brass, mother of pearl, and tortoiseshell on ebonized wood. The pendulum and the surrounding dial are crafted from elaborate gilt brass, rendering the clock an impressive piece for any collection.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Boulle Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA853570
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI2508
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Description
This stunning Boulle clock, made by Potonie Paris, bears a signature on the dial and movement. The eight-day movement chimes on the hour and half-hour.
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It is an exceptional Victorian timepiece, embellished with detailed Boulle inlays of brass, mother of pearl, and tortoiseshell on ebonized wood.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The pendulum and the surrounding dial are crafted from elaborate gilt brass, rendering the clock an impressive piece for any collection.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Boulle Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA853570
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI2508
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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Fife
KY1 4AQ
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An ornate black and gold Victorian French mantel clock featuring intricate Boulle-style marquetry and a central visible pendulum.
Victorian French Clock
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An ornate black and gold Victorian French mantel clock featuring intricate Boulle-style marquetry and a central visible pendulum.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian / Napoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised wood, Gilt bronze, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsBoulle marquetry, Gilt bronze mounts, Visible pendulum, Roman numeral dial
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century French mantel clocks often draw inspiration from earlier periods such as Louis XIV, Louis XV, and the Second Empire, featuring ornate metalwork, elaborate marquetry, and architectural wooden cases.

These timepieces typically employ an ebonised wooden or slate core adorned with intricate brass or tortoiseshell marquetry, gilt bronze mounts, and enamelled dial faces protected by bevelled glass.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-cut brass movements stamped with maker hallmarks and serial numbers, hand-painted porcelain or enamelled chapter rings, and signs of genuine age in the brass oxidisation and timber shrinkage.

Positioning the clock as a focal point on a flat surface allows its intricate details to contrast cleanly against minimalist modern backgrounds, blending historical craftsmanship with contemporary simplicity.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity sources, wind the mechanism carefully using the appropriate key without over-tensioning, and have the movement professionally serviced every few years.
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