Boulle Clocks, tortoiseshell marquetry

A Louis XIV style Boulle clock dating to the late-nineteenth century. Brown tortoiseshell veneer and finely engraved cut-brass marquetry, representing scrolling foliage and blossoms. With gilded bronze ormolu decorations. 12 part enamel cartouche numbers to detailed gilt bronze dial. Circa 1880. 8 day movement, striking on a bell, on the hour and the half. Measurements: 50h x 17w x 13 depth cm. Circa 1880.

SA Ref: 6BC02

Price: £1,450

Louis XIV style Boulle clock dating to the late-nineteenth century. Red tortoiseshell veneer and finely engraved cut-brass marquetry, representing scrolling foliage and blossoms. Also Boulle to sides & reverse of clock. With gilded bronze ormolu and topped by an Eagle. 12 part enamel cartouche numbers to detailed gilt bronze dial. Circa 1880. Case waisted. 8 day movement, striking on a bell, on the hour and the half. Movement stamped “Delettrez A’ Paris”. Movement No. “3274” Jean-Baptiste Delettrez was a well known clockmaker working in Paris, in the late 19th century. Measurements: 39h x 23w x 12 depth cm. Circa 1880.

Ref: 6BC03

Price: £1550

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