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Antique Red Tortoise Shell Boulle Mantel Clock by Vieyres & Repingon Paris
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Antique Red Tortoise Shell Boulle Mantel Clock by Vieyres & Repingon Paris

19th century
Sold 1 October 2024 · N Wilson Antiques Clocks
This “Antique Red Tortoise Shell Boulle Mantel Clock by Vieyres & Repingon Paris” found a buyer.

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Antique Red Tortoise Shell Boulle Mantel Clock By Vieyres & Repingon Paris.

This lovely antique boulle clock has a beautiful and unusual shaped case with a fantastic red tortoiseshell front and ebonised sides and back. The front of the case is then inlaid with lovely brass, scrolling boulle work with a floral theme to the centre. The front and base of the case then features an array of shaped brass ormolu mounts which set it off beautifully. Finally the case has four lovely shaped brass feet to each corner of the base.

The dial is then painted and set out in black Roman numerals with a thin ring to the outside marking the minutes. The dial then has a patterned brass surround as well as a bevelled glass set into a beaded brass bezel. The centre of the dial is then signed by the maker “VIEYRES & REPINGTON PARIS”. Finally the dial has two lovely, shaped fingers.

The movement is then wound from the front and accessed from the back. The clock ticks away as it should and comes complete with its pendulum and winding key. The clock then strikes once on the half past as well as the number of hours on the hour via a bell. Finally the movement is signed, as the dial is, by the maker “ VIEYRES E REPINGTON PARIS”.

It measures approximately:

- 11” / 28cm Tall.

- 6.75” / 17cm Wide.

- 4.5” / 11.5cm Deep.

Declaration

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Boulle Marquetry Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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Antique Red Tortoise Shell Boulle Mantel Clock By Vieyres & Repingon Paris.
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This lovely antique boulle clock has a beautiful and unusual shaped case with a fantastic red tortoiseshell front and ebonised sides and back.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks

The front of the case is then inlaid with lovely brass, scrolling boulle work with a floral theme to the centre. The front and base of the case then features an array of shaped brass ormolu mounts which set it off beautifully. Finally the case has four lovely shaped brass feet to each corner of the base.

fig 1. An antique red tortoiseshell and gilt bronze Boulle mantel clock featuring intricate brass marquetry and an enamel dial.
fig 1. Antique Red Tortoise Shell Boulle Mantel Clock by Vieyres & Repingon Paris

The dial is then painted and set out in black Roman numerals with a thin ring to the outside marking the minutes. The dial then has a patterned brass surround as well as a bevelled glass set into a beaded brass bezel. The centre of the dial is then signed by the maker “VIEYRES & REPINGTON PARIS”. Finally the dial has two lovely, shaped fingers.

fig 2. An antique red tortoiseshell and gilt bronze Boulle mantel clock featuring intricate brass marquetry and an enamel dial.
fig 2. Antique Red Tortoise Shell Boulle Mantel Clock by Vieyres & Repingon Paris

The movement is then wound from the front and accessed from the back. The clock ticks away as it should and comes complete with its pendulum and winding key. The clock then strikes once on the half past as well as the number of hours on the hour via a bell. Finally the movement is signed, as the dial is, by the maker “ VIEYRES E REPINGTON PARIS”.

It measures approximately:

11” / 28cm Tall.

6.75” / 17cm Wide.

4.5” / 11.5cm Deep.

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Boulle Marquetry Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA815404
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An antique red tortoiseshell and gilt bronze Boulle mantel clock featuring intricate brass marquetry and an enamel dial.
Antique Red Tortoise Shell Boulle Mantel Clock By Vieyres & Repingon Paris
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An antique red tortoiseshell and gilt bronze Boulle mantel clock featuring intricate brass marquetry and an enamel dial.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Baroque
  • MaterialTortoiseshell, Gilt Bronze, Brass, Wood
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsScrollwork, Floral inlay, Gilt mounts, Roman numerals

Boulle marquetry is an elaborate form of marquetry developed by Andre-Charles Boulle, involving the inlay and overlay of tortoiseshell and brass or copper.

These pieces typically combine a wooden carcase veneered with tortoiseshell, inlaid with brass or pewter, and embellished with fire-gilt bronze or ormolu mounts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the precision of the brass and tortoiseshell cutting, the quality of the ormolu mounts, the maker signatures on the enamel dial or movement, and the natural ageing of the materials.

Place the clock as a focal point on a mantelpiece or sideboard to create a contrast against minimalist architectural lines and neutral backdrops.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and excessive heat fluctuations to prevent the tortoiseshell from warping or cracking, and dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth.
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