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French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

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 Mantel Clock
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

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

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Norwich, GB

French tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts and surmounted by a brass finial. Enamel

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock c.1860 Waisted case veneered with red tortoiseshell with

Category

Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock Waisted case with red tortoiseshell inlaid with fine

Category

Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Roskell, Paris

By Henri Marc, Paris 1

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine Tortoiseshell Boulle clock in an arch top case, standing on elaborate gilded Ormolu feet with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris
French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris

By Samuel Marti

Located in Norwich, GB

French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, Samuel Marti, Paris. Red tortoiseshell case inlaid with

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock Straight sided case with green ‘tortoiseshell’ inlaid with

Category

Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris
Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris

By Brocot & Delettrez

Located in Norwich, GB

Fine French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris French Boulle clock

Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

An Exceptional Louis XIV Boulle Bracket Clock. Nine inch twelve piece enamel cartouche dial

Category

Antique 1710s French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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

Located in Norwich, GB

Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris

Category

Antique 1720s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet
Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet

Antique French Napoleon III Ebonised Tortoiseshell Boulle & Marble Pier Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a French Napoleon III period (1852-1870) Ebonised & Boulle marble topped pier cabinet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

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

19th C. Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Commode, Gilt Bronze Details
19th C. Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Commode, Gilt Bronze Details

19th C. Napoleon III Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Commode, Gilt Bronze Details

By Nicolas Sageot, André-Charles Boulle

Located in Madrid, ES

An opulent 19th century French Napoleon III (nephew of Bonaparte I) style commode, with Boulle

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoiseshell Boulle Commode/Drawer
Louis XV French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoiseshell Boulle Commode/Drawer

Louis XV French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoiseshell Boulle Commode/Drawer

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Amazing French Gilt Bronze-Mounted Tortoise Shell Boulle Drawer Table. Drawers on both sides, one

Category

Antique 17th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Side Cabinet, c.1860
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Side Cabinet, c.1860

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Side Cabinet, c.1860

Located in Savannah, GA

A Napoleon III ormolu-mounted ebonised, red tortoiseshell boulle marquetry side cabinet, circa 1860

Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock
French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

Located in London, GB

A very attractive antique French green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantle clock in the French

Category

Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Pewter

French Boulle Vitrine Display Cabinet Inlay Bibliotheque
French Boulle Vitrine Display Cabinet Inlay Bibliotheque

French Boulle Vitrine Display Cabinet Inlay Bibliotheque

Located in Potters Bar, GB

look to this cabinet Features classic Boulle inlay with lacquer, brass and faux tortoiseshell Boulle

Category

Antique 17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

English Boulle Sewing Box by Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
English Boulle Sewing Box by Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

English Boulle Sewing Box by Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

inlaid brass and tortoiseshell boulle work. The lid features a pagoda style rise with brass edging and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts
Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

Fantastic French 19th Century Boulle Desk with Bronze Mounts

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in New Orleans, LA

This magnificent 19th century tortoiseshell Boulle desk features gorgeous bronze mounts and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

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

Located in Portland, OR

& elegant antique Bonheur du Jour is made from ebonzied mahogany and brass & tortoiseshell Boulle work, with

Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Brass and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Boulle Style Ebonised Wood Cabinets
Brass and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Boulle Style Ebonised Wood Cabinets

Brass and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Boulle Style Ebonised Wood Cabinets

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

Brass and tortoiseshell inlaid Boulle style ebonised wood cabinets French, late 19th Century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

Charles-Boulle Style Mounted Tortoiseshell Engraved Brass and Ebony Desk, 1900
Charles-Boulle Style Mounted Tortoiseshell Engraved Brass and Ebony Desk, 1900

Charles-Boulle Style Mounted Tortoiseshell Engraved Brass and Ebony Desk, 1900

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Florence, IT

Charles- Boulle style ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell engraved brass and ebony finish desk. Center or

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Desks

Materials

Bronze, Brass

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Tortoishell Boulle clock in a drumhead case with raised stepped plinth, ebonised sides and

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880
Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Portland, OR

, the inlay of tortoiseshell, brass and pewter into ebony. It has become known as Boulle work, and the

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Northampton, GB

decorated to the outside with inlaid brass and red tortoiseshell boulle work. The exterior is finished with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Red Tortoiseshell and Boulle Table or Mantle Clock
Red Tortoiseshell and Boulle Table or Mantle Clock

Red Tortoiseshell and Boulle Table or Mantle Clock

Located in Folkestone, GB

An exceptionally fine quality French 19th century tortoiseshell and Boulle bracket clock with gilt

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes

Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An exceptionally rare pair of small late 19th Century French boulle commodes. The fronts with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

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

Large Pair 19th Century French Boulle Cabunets

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large and impressive pair of 19th century French Boulle Tortoiseshell inlaid side cabinets, each

Category

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

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table
Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table

Tortoiseshell, Brass, ebonized Fruitwood and Ormolu Boulle center table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most impressive and high quality French 19th century Napoleon III Period Tortoiseshell, Brass

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Miniature Scarlet Tortoiseshell, Pewter and Brass Boulle Longcase Clock
Miniature Scarlet Tortoiseshell, Pewter and Brass Boulle Longcase Clock

Miniature Scarlet Tortoiseshell, Pewter and Brass Boulle Longcase Clock

Located in London, GB

Miniature pewter and brass boulle longcase clock with jeweled bezel and silvered dial. Beautifully

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Pewter

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau
19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau

19th Century French Louis XV Style Boulle Ladies Bombe Bureau

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Dublin, IE

and tortoiseshell, known as Boulle (or, in 19th-century Britain, Buhl work).  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table
Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table

Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Forney, TX

furniture Napoleonic toilette poudreuse André-Charles Boulle tortoiseshell cut brass overlay black lacquered

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Cabinet & Mirror
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Cabinet & Mirror

Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Cabinet & Mirror

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Long Island City, NY

tortoiseshell, known as Boulle. André-Charles Boulle, the son of Jean Boulle (originally called Johan Bolt) was

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass
Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass

Napoleon III Table in the Manner of Boulle tortoiseshell and Brass

Located in Kastrup, DK

Very beautiful Napoleon III table made in Boulle marquetry inlay with brass, red tortoiseshell and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Boulle and Sevres Étagère, 19th Century
Boulle and Sevres Étagère, 19th Century

Boulle and Sevres Étagère, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

plaques and boulle inlaid tortoiseshell.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Boulle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking high quality French 19th century Napoleon III period ormolu, tortoiseshell, and brass

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets
Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets

Pair of Early 19th Century French Boulle Cabinets

By Etienne Levasseur

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

bronze mounted ebony and ebonised, cut-brass, pewter and faux tortoiseshell marquetry cabinets in the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Cabinets

Materials

Brass

French Louis XIV Style Tortoiseshell Marquetry Liquor Casket
French Louis XIV Style Tortoiseshell Marquetry Liquor Casket

French Louis XIV Style Tortoiseshell Marquetry Liquor Casket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A French Louis XIV style tortoiseshell, brass and pewter-inlaid Boulle marquetry liquor casket

Category

20th Century Barware

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Card Table by Edwards & Roberts
Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Card Table by Edwards & Roberts

Louis XV Style Boulle Marquetry Card Table by Edwards & Roberts

By Edwards & Roberts

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

serpentine top and frieze are beautifully inlaid with red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Game Tables

Materials

Ebony

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze & Boulle Barometer & Thermometer Gervais Durand

By Gervais Durand

Located in Miami, FL

Exquisite Pair of fine Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Tortoiseshell Inlaid Ebonized Boulle Marquetry

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

marquetry work in the signature Boulle technique, combining tortoiseshell and brass inlays to create

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Boulle Cave a Liqueur
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Boulle Cave a Liqueur

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Boulle Cave a Liqueur

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite French 19th century Louis Philippe period Tortoiseshell, brass, and ebonized Fruitwood

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Barware

Materials

Brass

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Commode Style Boulle of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

black lacquered surface, lavishly inlaid with brass and tortoiseshell marquetry in the signature Boulle

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gilt-Bronze Mounted ‘Boulle’ Cartel Clock and Barometer Set, circa 1890
Gilt-Bronze Mounted ‘Boulle’ Cartel Clock and Barometer Set, circa 1890

Gilt-Bronze Mounted ‘Boulle’ Cartel Clock and Barometer Set, circa 1890

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An exceptional gilt bronze mounted cut-brass and tortoiseshell-Inlaid ‘Boulle’ Cartel Clock and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrine
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrine

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Napoleon III Period Boulle Cabinet Vitrine

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

within the tortoiseshell and brass Boulle border. The door has two ormolu keyhole escutcheons and key and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vitrines

Materials

Marble, 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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and unique French 19th century Louis XV st. ebony, tortoiseshell, brass, and leather

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs
Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs

Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian carved rosewood armchairs with Boulle brass and tortoiseshell inlay and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period
Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period

Commode French 19th Century of Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

into intricate patterns and then inlaid with the tortoiseshell. This technique, known as Boulle

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Period Ormolu Tazzas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

on an ebony mottled base with a Boulle tortoiseshell and etched brass inlay column above. The finely

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890
Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890

Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890

By Jean-Henri Riesener

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

in the Frick Collection. This geometric equivalent of the inlaid brass and tortoiseshell work of

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

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Tortoiseshell Boulle For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tortoiseshell boulle for your home. Each tortoiseshell boulle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bone, tortoise shell and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tortoiseshell boulle, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tortoiseshell boulle, those designed in Louis XV, Victorian and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. A well-made tortoiseshell boulle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by A.D. Mougin, Aubert & Klaftenberger and Ecole Boulle are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tortoiseshell Boulle?

The average selling price for a tortoiseshell boulle at 1stDibs is $7,092, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $166,862 for the highest priced.