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A Good Boulle Mantel Clock
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A Good Boulle Mantel Clock

19th century
For Sale by Walton House Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
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A good Boulle mantel clock, gilt dial with enamel numeral reserves, signed on an enamel plaque Gille L'aine a Paris movement by S. Marti in a straight sided case with parquetry floor, gilt bronze mountes on a matching boulle plinth c 1880

Height 23" 59cm

Width 11" 28cm

Depth 7" 18cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Boulle Work Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1220265
Dealers Internal Reference
RP112
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
A good Boulle mantel clock, gilt dial with enamel numeral reserves, signed on an enamel plaque Gille L'aine a Paris movement by S.
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Marti in a straight sided case with parquetry floor, gilt bronze mountes on a matching boulle plinth c 1880.
Walton House Antiques
fig 1. An ornate Boulle work mantel clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, topped with a gilt bronze cherub figure and set with blue enamel Roman numeral cartouches.
fig 1. A Good Boulle Mantel Clock

Height 23" 59cm

Width 11" 28cm

Depth 7" 18cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Boulle Work Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220265
Dealers Internal Ref
RP112
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An ornate Boulle work mantel clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, topped with a gilt bronze cherub figure and set with blue enamel Roman numeral cartouches.
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Archive I An ornate Boulle work mantel clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, topped with a gilt bronze cherub figure and set with blue enamel Roman numeral cartouches.

A Good Boulle Mantel Clock

Archive II An ornate Boulle work mantel clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, topped with a gilt bronze cherub figure and set with blue enamel Roman numeral cartouches. View II
Archive III An ornate Boulle work mantel clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, topped with a gilt bronze cherub figure and set with blue enamel Roman numeral cartouches. View III
Archive IV An ornate Boulle work mantel clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, topped with a gilt bronze cherub figure and set with blue enamel Roman numeral cartouches. View IV
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Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques
Telephone 01747 860050
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waltonhouse
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 248
Items Sold 3,133
Walton House Antiques
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An ornate Boulle work mantel clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, topped with a gilt bronze cherub figure and set with blue enamel Roman numeral cartouches.
A good Boulle mantel clock
Ref: SA1220265
An ornate Boulle work mantel clock featuring red tortoiseshell and brass marquetry, topped with a gilt bronze cherub figure and set with blue enamel Roman numeral cartouches.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialBrass, Ormolu, Tortoiseshell, Enamel
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTortoiseshell marquetry, Ormolu mounts, Enamel Roman numeral cartouches, Cherub finial
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This nineteenth-century Louis XV Revival mantel clock follows the Boulle style, constructed from warm brown tortoiseshell with brass marquetry, ormolu mounts, and enamel details. The straight-sided case stands on a matching plinth supported by scrolled feet, topped with a gilt bronze cherub finial holding a globe, and features an ornate cast ormolu scroll apron at the base. The round gilt dial contains individual blue enamel Roman numeral cartouches and black hands, framed by an engraved brass face with a winding keyhole visible to the right side of the main body. The clock measures 59 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. Place this piece on a prominent mantelpiece in a formal living room, study, or hallway to add traditional French Chateau character to interior spaces. The compact proportions allow it to sit comfortably upon standard mantel shelves, sideboards, or console tables while serving as a functional timepiece and decorative focal point within a room.

FAQs

A Boulle mantel clock is a decorative timepiece featuring a specialised marquetry technique invented by Andre-Charles Boulle, involving cut brass and tortoiseshell inlaid into a wood framework.

These clocks typically incorporate brass marquetry, tortoiseshell or horn veneer, cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, and enamel dial cartouches.

Authentic pieces display intricate brass inlays fitted precisely into tortoiseshell backing, accompanied by heavy, hand-chased gilt bronze mounts and individual enamel numeral cartouches.

Position the clock as a focal decorative object on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or library desk to create historical contrast alongside clean contemporary lines.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and maintain a stable indoor climate to prevent the tortoiseshell veneer and metal inlay from lifting due to humidity fluctuations.
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