Quality Boulle Inlaid Mantel Clock – Red and Ormolu inlay – 8-Day Mantle Clock – Circa 1855

Quality Boulle Inlaid Mantel Clock – Red and Ormolu inlay – 8-Day Mantle Clock – Circa 1855

Good Quality French Mantel Clock
Fine boulle case
Boulle inlaid decoration to the sides and the front and back
Enamel section dial
Black Arabic and Roman numerals
Black cross steel hands
Front wind
Bevel glass brass bezel
Original finish to the case
Carved bracket feet
Floral basket finial top
French bell striking movement
Working order – recently fully serviced
This clock dates to around 1855
Measures 32cm high by 16.5cm wide and 10cm depth.

In excellent antique condition. The highly delicate Boulle marquetry is remarkably well-preserved, with the brass inlay remaining flat and secure against the case, showing none of the lifting, buckling, or severe cracking common to poorly kept pieces. The original ormolu mounts retain their brilliant, deep golden luster with superb sharpness in the chasing. The enamel dial cartouches are flawless, completely free of chips or hairlines. The movement has been fully serviced, running smoothly and striking in perfect synchronization. Complete with its original/correct pendulum and winding key.