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Beautiful Boulle Mantle Clock
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Beautiful Boulle Mantle Clock

19th century
Description

if you like fine quality Boulle work with a natural patina developed over 100 years or so - this could be the clock for you.

It has a good Jape Frere 8 day movement striking on a gong in good condition and full working order. The case has a bevelled glass panel at the front to reveal the pendulum bob and bring the clock to life.

The superb French style brass and ceramic dial compliments the ornate brass work.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Antiques & Things has dated this French Boulle Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA988536
Description
If you like fine quality Boulle work with a natural patina developed over 100 years or so - this could be the clock for you.

It has a good Jape Frere 8 day movement striking on a gong in good condition and full working order.

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The case has a bevelled glass panel at the front to reveal the pendulum bob and bring the clock to life.
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The superb French style brass and ceramic dial compliments the ornate brass work.

Wee accept payment by bank transfer or Paypal

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques & Things has dated this French Boulle Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA988536
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A French Rococo Revival Boulle mantel clock decorated with red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ornate ormolu mounts, and topped with an eagle finial.
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Archive I A French Rococo Revival Boulle mantel clock decorated with red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ornate ormolu mounts, and topped with an eagle finial.

Beautiful Boulle Mantle Clock

Archive II A French Rococo Revival Boulle mantel clock decorated with red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ornate ormolu mounts, and topped with an eagle finial. View II
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Archive V A French Rococo Revival Boulle mantel clock decorated with red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ornate ormolu mounts, and topped with an eagle finial. View V
Archive VI A French Rococo Revival Boulle mantel clock decorated with red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ornate ormolu mounts, and topped with an eagle finial. View VI
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A French Rococo Revival Boulle mantel clock decorated with red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ornate ormolu mounts, and topped with an eagle finial.
Beautiful Boulle Mantle Clock
Ref: SA988536
A French Rococo Revival Boulle mantel clock decorated with red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, ornate ormolu mounts, and topped with an eagle finial.
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Boulle clocks are defined by a distinctive marquetry technique pioneered by Andre-Charles Boulle, involving tortoiseshell inlay combined with brass or copper, finished with elaborate gilded bronze (ormolu) mounts.

These clocks typically feature wooden cases inlaid with polished tortoiseshell and cut brass patterns, accompanied by cast ormolu mounts and individual enamel dial cartouches.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast bronze mounts with hand-chased detailing, distinct enamel numerals set into a brass dial plate, and marquetry showing subtle natural age-related contraction.

A Boulle clock serves as a focal statement piece when positioned on a minimal mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or against a plain wall to create contrast between historic ornament and modern lines.

Keep the clock in a stable environment away from direct heat sources or humidity fluctuations to prevent the tortoiseshell from lifting, and dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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