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French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine and impressive French Regence style faux tortoise shell ormolu-mounted commode with marble top
Category

20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen
French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen

French Faux Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Commode, Possibly Jensen

H 36 in W 53 in D 19 in
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period tortoise shell
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock

French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock

H 46 in W 17.5 in D 9 in
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box
Located in London, GB
A lovely little antique French Louis XV casket of scarlet tortoiseshell with superb ormolu mounts
Category

Antique 1760s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box
Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box

Antique French Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Tortoiseshell Patch or Rouge Box

H 2.8 in W 4.2 in D 3.5 in
Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Warsaw, PL
are further enhanced by the addition of ormolu mounts, featuring intricate scrollwork, acanthus leaves
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell
Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell

Cabinet 19th Century Styl Boulle Blue Turtle Shell

H 41.34 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
In the Louis XIV style, the tortoiseshell and brass inlaid ebonized wood body, with three wooden shelves, the front with glazed doors, surmounted with a white marble top.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine
Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine

Fine Napoleon III Period Ormolu Mounted Boulle Vitrine

H 58.27 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes
By E. Gleizes Paris
Located in London, GB
(ormolu) and tortoiseshell inlay. The central enamel dials, signed 'Gleizes / 3 Place Vendome a Paris
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Scientific Instruments

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes

Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes

H 45.28 in W 11.82 in D 2.76 in
Antique French Continental Bronze Ormolu Mounted Boulle Style Desk/Center Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Tarry Town, NY
bronze ormolu mounts, enhancing its regal presence. The elegant cabriole legs, further adorned with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Continental Bronze Ormolu Mounted Boulle Style Desk/Center Table
Antique French Continental Bronze Ormolu Mounted Boulle Style Desk/Center Table

Antique French Continental Bronze Ormolu Mounted Boulle Style Desk/Center Table

H 30 in W 46 in D 27 in
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
, and having extensive fine quality ormolu mounts; rising from animal paw sabots, mounted with female
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century
French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

French Bureau Plat of Ebony and Brass Inlay with Ormolu Mounts, 19th Century

H 31.5 in W 61 in D 33 in
19th Century French Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
Located in Miami, FL
and high quality craftsmanship. Ormolu rococo case with ormolu mounts and surmounted by a scrolling
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
19th Century French Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style

19th Century French Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style

H 10.25 in W 5.75 in D 3 in
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
foliate mounts above. Above the curved front apron, with its scrolling foliate Ormolu mounts, is the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Tortoiseshell box

H 8 in W 14 in D 10 in
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
curved tapered design with a stunning scrolled foliate ormolu mount at the base, a striking pierced
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock

H 8.75 in W 17 in D 45 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
acanthus leaf ormolu mount. The side panels, back and top all display stunning intricately inlaid designs
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Ormolu, Pewter

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk

H 32.5 in W 55 in D 30 in
Antique Ebonised Boulle Ormolu Desk Cabinet Bonheur du Jour Kunst Mobel Denmark
Located in Portland, OR
sumptuous gilt bronze/ormolu mounts. Andre-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) was the pre-eminent furniture maker in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Ormolu, Brass, Bronze

Antique Ebonised Boulle Ormolu Desk Cabinet Bonheur du Jour Kunst Mobel Denmark
Antique Ebonised Boulle Ormolu Desk Cabinet Bonheur du Jour Kunst Mobel Denmark

Antique Ebonised Boulle Ormolu Desk Cabinet Bonheur du Jour Kunst Mobel Denmark

H 60.5 in W 31.25 in D 19.5 in
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with foliate ormolu mounts each connected by similar beautiful turned stretchers. Above each leg are
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Mahogany, Rosewood

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet
Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

Flemish Early 19th Century Rosewood, Mahogany, Ebony, & Ormolu Specimen Cabinet

H 104.5 in W 69.75 in D 24 in
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock by Gros
By Jean-Louis-Benjamin Gros
Located in London, GB
Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock by Gros French, circa 1860
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock by Gros
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock by Gros

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock by Gros

H 35.44 in W 20.48 in D 11.82 in
Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinets on Stands
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional and rare pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque gilt bronze and metal mounted ebonised
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ebony

Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinets on Stands
Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinets on Stands

Pair of 17th Century Spanish Baroque Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinets on Stands

H 64.18 in W 50.4 in D 17.72 in
Large gilt bronze mounted ebonized wood and Boulle work antique vitrine cabinet
Located in London, GB
panels of brass and fine scarlet tortoise shell, with cast ormolu mounts depicting mouldings of acanthus
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Large gilt bronze mounted ebonized wood and Boulle work antique vitrine cabinet
Large gilt bronze mounted ebonized wood and Boulle work antique vitrine cabinet

Large gilt bronze mounted ebonized wood and Boulle work antique vitrine cabinet

H 38.59 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Spanish ormolu mounted cabinet on original stands. The banks of drawers either side of a central
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand
Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand

Spanish Tortoiseshell Cabinet On Stand

H 66.93 in W 51.97 in D 15.36 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat
By Befort Jeune
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inlaid foliate movements on a red tortoise shell background. Leading up each leg is an outstanding ormolu
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Bureau Plat

H 31.25 in W 55 in D 31 in
Monumental 19th Century Boulle Vitrine
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very large and impressive 19th century French boulle inlaid and ormolu-mounted vitrine. Having a
Category

Antique 1860s French Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

Monumental 19th Century Boulle Vitrine
Monumental 19th Century Boulle Vitrine

Monumental 19th Century Boulle Vitrine

H 110.24 in W 70.87 in D 24.02 in
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
with tortoise shell and brass marquetry in the technique pioneered by the royal cabinetmaker André
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror

H 75 in W 43.5 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Boulle Side Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid side table, having gilded ormolu mounts
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Boulle Side Table
19th Century Boulle Side Table

19th Century Boulle Side Table

H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Two-Door Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an elegant inlaid brass fillet and is centered by a charming and finely detailed pierced ormolu mount
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Stone, Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Two-Door Cabinet
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Two-Door Cabinet

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Two-Door Cabinet

H 44.5 in W 48 in D 17.75 in
Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
columns and decorated with inlaid brass, tortoise shell and ebonised wood with ormolu mounts, on bun feet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet
Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

H 64.97 in W 68.9 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Center Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table

19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table

H 29 in W 55 in D 39 in
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
an outstanding Tortoiseshell background and superb scrolled foliate ormolu mounts. At the center is a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrines

H 43 in W 27.75 in D 14.75 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Boulle st. desk. The desk is raised by four elegant cabriole legs with fine fitted foliate ormolu sabots
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ebony, Tortoiseshell, Brass, and Leather Desk

H 30 in W 47.25 in D 27.5 in
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
By Robert Blake
Located in New Orleans, LA
all sides with phenomenal tortoiseshell and doré bronze marquetry and ormolu mounts of undeniable
Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake

The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake

H 35 in W 47.5 in D 24 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the sides with fine corner mounts at the mottled ormolu border. The beautifully curvaceous clock
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris

H 29.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.75 in
19th Century Boulle Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
ormolu mounts of sun bursts on four side, a mahogany lined frieze drawer and raised on elegant cabriole
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Boulle Centre Table
19th Century Boulle Centre Table

19th Century Boulle Centre Table

H 29.53 in W 56.3 in D 33.86 in
C19th French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock. 86cm high
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Tortoiseshell veneer to the case, gilded Rococo influenced ormolu mounts, white enamel Roman numerals. An eight
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

C19th French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock. 86cm high
C19th French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock. 86cm high

C19th French Louis XVI style Boulle mantel clock. 86cm high

H 33.86 in W 17.33 in D 7.09 in
Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
By Marchand
Located in London, GB
makers signature 'Brezagez / a Paris'. Below, there is a central ormolu mount depicting a playful
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand

H 50.01 in W 20.87 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Centre Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
This fine table is crafted in ebonised wood and features gilt bronze mounts and Boulle style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Centre Table
19th Century Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Centre Table

19th Century Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Centre Table

H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 33.86 in
Fine Flemish Baroque Late 17th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
A rare and of fine quality, late XVII Century Flemish European ormolu mounted ebony and red
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Pine

Fine Flemish Baroque Late 17th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand
Fine Flemish Baroque Late 17th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand

Fine Flemish Baroque Late 17th Century Tortoiseshell Cabinet on Stand

H 76.38 in W 48.43 in D 18.12 in
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
classical brass inlaid decoration to the doors and frieze, gilded ormolu mounts and raised on plinth bases.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinets

H 40.56 in W 38.19 in D 15.75 in
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
style ormolu mounts and feet. The white and blue enamel Roman numerals to the eight day duration clock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.

H 18.12 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
French Boulle Bureau Plat / Library Table, Late 18th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Charleston, SC
of bronze and tortoise shell with bronze male mask in the centers.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

French Boulle Bureau Plat / Library Table, Late 18th Century
French Boulle Bureau Plat / Library Table, Late 18th Century

French Boulle Bureau Plat / Library Table, Late 18th Century

H 31.5 in W 74.5 in D 44.5 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
straight sides are decorated with elegant finely detailed foliate ormolu mounts with charming blooming
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bookcases

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony & Tortoiseshell Étagère Bookcase

H 48.5 in W 60 in D 12.75 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
French Boulle Tortoiseshell mantel clock in a beautifully decorated ‘Bombe’ shaped case with ormolu
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Thuret, Paris

H 13 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
Located in Norwich, GB
fine brass decoration surmounted by an ormolu finial, ormolu mounts throughout and standing on raised
Category

Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris
French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

French Green Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by R & C, Paris

H 12 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
, circa 1720 Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained tortoiseshell with
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720

Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720

H 18.75 in W 10.25 in D 5.25 in
Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
style case with ormolu mounts, brass feet and surmounted by a hinged brass carrying handle. Brass bezel
Category

Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock
Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock

Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock

H 10.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
brass decoration surmounted by an ormolu finial, ormolu mounts throughout and standing on raised bracket
Category

Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

H 13.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
, undulating rhythmically. The tortoiseshell throughout is superbly burnished, while the bronze mounts are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

H 21.66 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
finely figured brass and ormolu mounts, surmounted with an ormolu cherub. Glazed viewing panel to the
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Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

H 15.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Boulle Marquetry Jardinière
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
central panels include unusual figurative scenes. Elegant gilt bronze mounts feature in several places
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Boulle Marquetry Jardinière
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Boulle Marquetry Jardinière

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Boulle Marquetry Jardinière

H 14.97 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Napoleon III boulle ebonised, cut-brass inlaid and gilded ormolu-mounted two
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860
Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860

Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860

H 56.3 in W 50.01 in D 19.69 in
Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
case veneered in red tortoiseshell with ormolu mounts standing on Lions claw feet. Side glazed viewing
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Antique 1710s French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

H 30.5 in W 16.5 in D 7.25 in
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
top, brass inlay and tortoiseshell to the top, frieze and legs, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat

H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 18.9 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by a brass finial. Gilded dial
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

H 11.25 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by an ornate central finial
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

H 10.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
the brass inlay and a classical figure in the middle of the raised oval panel, gilded ormolu mounts to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza

H 42.13 in W 66.93 in D 16.93 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Houston, TX
beautifully detailed inlaid brass and fine ormolu mounts throughout. This stunning French Napoleon III period
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Desk

H 29.25 in W 58.5 in D 31.75 in
Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
with their original Belguim black marble tops, wonderful gilded ormolu mounts and mouldings. A pair of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets
Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets

Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets

H 53.55 in W 37.01 in D 14.97 in
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, GB
French tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts and surmounted by a brass finial. Enamel
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

H 12.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
marble tops, gilded classical ormolu mouldings and mounts, canted corners with classical monopodia mounts
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets
Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets

Pair 19th Century Boulle pier cabinets

H 44.1 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent fine quality antique French gilt bronze ormolu mounted André-Charles Boulle
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand

French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand

H 8.75 in W 11.25 in D 4.75 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
movements. The base is adorned with striking richly chased ormolu mounts of lovely rosettes, foliate
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Pewter

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Vitrine Cabinet, Signed Pretot

H 43 in W 68.75 in D 18 in
Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style 'Boulle' Marquetry Console Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
Constructed from ebony, with excellent hand-chased and gilded bronze mounts, the shaped console table inlaid
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Console Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style 'Boulle' Marquetry Console Table
Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style 'Boulle' Marquetry Console Table

Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style 'Boulle' Marquetry Console Table

H 31 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
perched above the brass inlaid dome, scrolling foliate ormolu mounts, white enamel Roman numerals to the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.
Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.

Louis XVI Boulle mantel clock, 19th Century.

H 43.31 in W 18.9 in D 9.85 in
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Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bone, tortoise shell and metal, every tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell, those designed in Louis XV, Rococo and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell over the years, but those crafted by E. Gleizes Paris, J.W. Benson and Jean-Louis-Benjamin Gros are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tortoise Shell Ormolu Mounted Shell?

The average selling price for a tortoise shell ormolu mounted shell at 1stDibs is $20,885, while they’re typically $2,250 on the low end and $261,812 for the highest priced.