French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

Name: French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA931501
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

Description

A fine example of a late 19th century French faux tortoise shell and cut brass inlaid Boulle mantel clock in the Louis XV style.

The fine quality Boulle work of brown faux shell veneer delicately inlaid with shaped cut brass and mounted with beautifully cast original gilded ormolu mounts.

The stylish Rococo shape case with locking glazed door (original lock) revealing the original gilded sunburst pendulum. The interior also decorated with Boulle work to the inside of the rear door and a Trompe-l'oeil effect to the floor. The sides further decorated with fine boulle work and glazed viewing windows.

The decorative pressed gilt dial with 12 individual enamel cartouches with blue Roman numerals.

The fully restored high quality eight day French movement, striking the hours and half hour on a cast steel steel bell of excellent tone. Movement stamped CR and numbered 86.

Blued steel hands of gothic design

Overall this is a very handsome clock, with full boulle work decoration on the sides and interior.

The case is in fine original condition with the tortoiseshell and boulle work in good order.

The clock has been sympathetically cleaned and the movement fully restored to a high standard by our FBHI and Worshipful Company of Clockmakers awarded horologist.

Please contact us for delivery information.

Further information available on our website www.storyclocks.co.uk

Physical Dimensions

Height

37cm (14.57")

Width

19cm (7.48")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA931501

Dealers Internal Reference

Brownboulle

Description

A fine example of a late 19th century French faux tortoise shell and cut brass inlaid Boulle mantel clock in the Louis XV style.

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The fine quality Boulle work of brown faux shell veneer delicately inlaid with shaped cut brass and mounted with beautifully cast original gilded ormolu mounts.

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

fig 1. French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

The stylish Rococo shape case with locking glazed door (original lock) revealing the original gilded sunburst pendulum. The interior also decorated with Boulle work to the inside of the rear door and a Trompe-l'oeil effect to the floor. The sides further decorated with fine boulle work and glazed viewing windows.

fig 2. French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

The decorative pressed gilt dial with 12 individual enamel cartouches with blue Roman numerals.

The fully restored high quality eight day French movement, striking the hours and half hour on a cast steel steel bell of excellent tone. Movement stamped CR and numbered 86.

fig 3. French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

Blued steel hands of gothic design

Overall this is a very handsome clock, with full boulle work decoration on the sides and interior.

The case is in fine original condition with the tortoiseshell and boulle work in good order.

fig 4. French Boulle Mantel Clock, Circa 1880

The clock has been sympathetically cleaned and the movement fully restored to a high standard by our FBHI and Worshipful Company of Clockmakers awarded horologist.

Please contact us for delivery information.

Further information available on our website www.storyclocks.co.uk