Story Antique Clocks

Description

A fine example of a late 19th century French deep red tortoise shell and cut brass inlaid Boulle mantel clock in the Louis XV style.

The beautiful quality case of waisted design decorated with boulle work to the front, sides and interior

Finely cast ormolu mounts to the front and sides.

The shaped glazed front with visible starburst pendulum and inlaid interior.

The fully restored eight day movement with Brocot suspension, rack striking the hour & half hour on a single bell.

The decorated circular gilt dial with enamel roman numeral cartouche tablets, cast brass ormolu bezel and convex glass.

Blued steel hands

The French made movement numbered 2081.

Overall this is a very impressive clock of slighty larger proportions and with the benefit of been decorated on the sides and interior.

The case is in fine original condition with the tortoiseshell and boulle work in perfect order.

The clock has been sympathetically cleaned and the movement fully restored to a high standard by our FBHI restorer with 12 months guarantee.

Please contact us for further information or to obtain a delivery price.

For further details about us please visit our website
All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.
Delivery and installation of our longcase clocks is carried out free of charge within the U.K. For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation. All longcase clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.