Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer Set by Gleizes
By E. Gleizes Paris
Located in London, GB
Gilt-bronze and Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer set by Gleizes French, 19th Century Height 115cm, width 30cm, depth 7cm In the Louis XV style, this elegant antique clock and barom...
Ormolu
Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock in Queen Anne Style
Located in London, GB
French Blonde Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti, Paris, Queen Anne Style, Circa 1880 A particularly elegant and unusual French mantel clock dating from the late nineteenth c...
Bronze
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by a brass finial.
Tortoise Shell
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Balloon Mantle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Balloon mantel clock in a beautiful Tortoiseshell case with silver line stringing and standing on brass bun feet.
Tortoise Shell
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 brass decoration surmounted by an ormolu finial, ormolu mounts throughout and standin...
Tortoise Shell
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.
Tortoise Shell
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.
Tortoise Shell
French Tortoiseshell Drumhead Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoishell Boulle clock in a drumhead case with raised stepped plinth, ebonised sides and resting on ornate ormolu feet. Brass bezel opening to an enamel dial with Roman num...
Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Tortoiseshell Pendule D’Officier Mantel Clock Tortoiseshell mantel clock in a Pendule D’Officier style case with ormolu mounts, brass feet and surmounted by a hinged brass carrying ...
Tortoise Shell
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 finely figured brass and ormolu mounts, surmounted with an ormolu cherub.
Tortoise Shell
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 XVIIth century Religeuse style.
Brass, Pewter
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 mounts surmounted by eight gilded finials.
Tortoise Shell
Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock with Silver Inlay and Stringing
Located in London, GB
Antique English tortoiseshell mantel clock with silver inlay, mouldings and stringing.T he balloon waisted case with arch top.
Silver
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 raised base with Acanthus leaf decoration.
Tortoise Shell
French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock, Samuel Marti, Paris
By Samuel Marti
Located in Norwich, GB
French Red Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, Samuel Marti, Paris.
Fruitwood
English Tortoiseshell, Silver Pique and Leather Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Attractive English silver and tortoiseshell and silver pique mantel clock. The silver case hallmarked for 1921 Birmingham, England.
Silver
French Three-Piece Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French three-piece tortoiseshell and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock: Height 55cm, width 26cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 46cm, width 22cm, depth 20cm ...
Ormolu, Bronze
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 fine brass decoration surmounted by an ormolu finial, ormolu mounts throughout and s...
Tortoise Shell
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 housed in a fine quality tortoiseshell drumhead case with brass inlaid decoration to a...
Tortoise Shell
Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Waisted case veneered in red tortoiseshell with ormolu mounts standing on Lions claw feet.
Tortoise Shell
Silver and Blonde Tortoiseshell Mantle Clock lancet topped with silver stringing
Located in London, GB
A very fine blond tortoiseshell lancet topped mantel clock with silver stringing and bun feet.
Silver
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 Measures: Clock height 90cm, width 52cm, depth 30cm Bracket height 44cm, width 55cm, dept...
Ormolu, Bronze
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.
Ormolu
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Boulle Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and important French 18th century Louis XV period Tortoiseshell and ormolu Boulle cartel clock signed Le Faucheur, A Paris.
Ormolu
Miniature Scarlet Tortoiseshell, Pewter and Brass Boulle Longcase Clock
Located in London, GB
Boulle is a difficult and painstaking craft when working in two mediums (usually tortoiseshell and brass) on the normal scale. This has been cut on the miniature scale in three mediu...
Brass, Pewter
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design, Thomas Hall, ca. 1760
Wood
French Louis XV st. Tortoiseshell & Ormolu clock, signed Spaulding & Co, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most unique French 19th century Louis XV st. Tortoiseshell and Ormolu clock, signed Spaulding & Co, Paris.
Ormolu
Edwardian Tortoiseshell and Silver Piquet Mantle Clock by J.C. Vickery
Located in London, GB
A very attractive English Edwardian tortoiseshell, scarlet tortoiseshell, silver & silver piquet carriage clock.
Silver
18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible 18th century chinoiserie tall case clock with faux tortoiseshell and scenes included figures, ho-ho birds, and a British ship.
Oak, Lacquer
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 inlaid Boulle clock. The clock is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet with acanthus le...
Brass, Ormolu
Carl Ranch's efft Small Antique Mantel Clock From 1850s
Located in Lejre, DK
The case of this exquisite clock is designed in the Rococo Revival style, featuring an intricate inlaid tortoiseshell with brass accents, showcasing the fine craftsmanship of the per...
Brass
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Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Table Clock with Sun Pendulum, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant Louis XV style Boulle mantel clock with tortoiseshell pattern finish and intricate gilt bronze mounts, featuring a radiant sun pendulum and original key.
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
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 Barometer Set.
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Cartel Clock Signed F.Lesage Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Louis XIV st. tortoiseshell, brass and ormolu Cartel Clock signed F.Lesage Paris.
Brass, Ormolu
Louis XV-style mantel clock made of faux tortoiseshell, with a Kienzle label
Located in Milano, IT
The clock features a refined wooden case finished in a rich faux tortoiseshell lacquer, inspired by the timeless elegance of the Boulle style.
Brass, Bronze
English Gothic Silver Mounted, Tortoiseshell Clock, Dated 1906
Located in London, GB
A Gothic silver mounted, tortoiseshell clock. Birmingham, England, 1906. Measures: Height 10 inches.
Silver, Enamel
Small Red Tortoiseshell Clock with Jewelling Detail, circa 1890
Located in Dublin, IE
This beautiful clock has a muted red tortoiseshell case in an inverted bell top, bracket clock form.
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 9.45 in
Very Important Louis XV Swiss Tortoiseshell Clock Jaquet Droz, circa 1750
By Pierre Jaquet-Droz 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very important Louis XV swiss tortoiseshell ormolu-mounted bracket clock with matching bracket so-called "console clock" from the famous clock maker Jaquet Droz, signed on the back s...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Very Attractive Small Charming Tortoiseshell clock, Signed "Leroy a Paris"
By LeRoy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very attractive small striking charming tortoiseshell four-pillar clock signed Leroy a Paris.
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 14 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
French Louis XV Style Tortoiseshell and Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
By Girard Limoges Clocks 1
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite cartouche shaped Cartel clock in the Louis XV style with tortoiseshell body framed with gilt bronze leafy ornamentation.
Bronze, Enamel
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
French tortoiseshell boulle clock with ormolu mounts, standing on outswept feet and surmounted by a gilded finial.
Tortoise Shell
Edwardian Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Fine Edwardian tortoiseshell arch top mantel clock inlaid with silver line stringing, standing on silver bun feet with silver bezel.
Tortoise Shell
18th c. French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Niederrussback, AT
A wonderful french tortoiseshell boulle eight-day mantel clock. The movement striking the half hour and hour on a gong.
Wood, Tortoise Shell
Queen Anne Red Japanned Tortoiseshell Longcase Clock
Located in Knutsford, GB
Queen Anne red japanned tortoiseshell longcase clock by “Benjamin Broadhead, London” A fine Queen Anne red Japanned, tortoiseshell longcase clock by Benjamin Broadhead, London.
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
English Art Deco Solid Tortoiseshell Bakelite & Chrome Mechanical Desk Clock
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Port Hope, ON
This very pretty English Art Deco 8-day mechanical desk clock features a geometric body of solid tortoiseshell with a bezel in polished chrome.
Chrome
Edwardian Tortoiseshell and Silver Mantle Clock
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
An exquisite silver inlaid tortoiseshell Gothic arched clock with silver banding and mesh panels to the side, standing on silver ball feet.
French Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Waisted case veneered in red tortoiseshell with ormolu mounts standing on Lions claw feet.
Ormolu
Tortoiseshell Table clock by Leroy a Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A very attractive small striking charming tortoiseshell four-pillar clock signed Leroy a Paris.
Bronze
19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Dublin, IE
19th century French miniature tortoiseshell bracket clock, circa 1890. What a showstopper of a clock.
Ormolu
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle clock, circa 1720
By Antoine St Martin
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by Saint Martin, Paris, circa 1720.
Tortoise Shell
Unavailable
H 51.19 in W 20.48 in D 9.45 in
French Louis XV ormolu mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock. Viger A Paris
By Viger
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Go and striking, with verge escapement, signed 'Viger A Paris'. Circa 1750
Ormolu
Unavailable
H 8.27 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in
Regency Period Red Tortoiseshell and Brass Inlaid Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The marquetry inlaid boulle drumhead clock is veneered in red tortoiseshell with a finely gilt cast and etched dial with Roman numerals and heart-shaped arms.
Brass
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 20.08 in D 6.7 in
Louis XIV Brass and Tortoiseshell Boulle Marquetry Striking Bracket Clock
Located in London, Middlesex
Case: inlaid overall in première partie with foliate scrolls and Bérainesque scenes, with herald finial; the front with relief cast figure in a chariot; the contre-partie bracket wit...
Tortoise Shell
Unavailable
H 3.75 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Small English Tortoiseshell and Silver Carriage Clock, circa 1902
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
3.3 cm enamelled dial with Roman numbers and steel hands, 8-day spring driven movement with anchor escapement signed "French movement". The square tortoiseshell with silver mounts ma...
Unavailable
H 6 in W 6 in D 2 in
English Art Deco Chrome & Butterscotch/Tortoiseshell Bakelite 8-Day Table Clock
Located in Port Hope, ON
This skyscraper shaped English Art Deco 8-day clock features a totally chrome plated body supported on either side by tortoiseshell/butterscotch Bakelite rounded topped pillars each ...
Chrome
Hague clock by Tobias Klaaijssen Vlissinghe
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A tortoiseshell veneered Hague clock with elephant ivory mounted columns and ivory padfeet by Tobias Klaaijssen Vlissinghe.
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Late 19th Century, French Red Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A late 19th century, French red tortoiseshell Boulle work mantel clock with circular off-white dial with Roman numerals.
Brass
Unavailable
H 17 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French Louis XV style boulle red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid mantel clock with ebonized sides.
Brass
Unavailable
H 14 in W 7 in D 4 in
French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock by L.P Japy & Cie
By L.P. Japy & Cie
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality French red tortoiseshell serpentine shaped mantel clock in the Louis XV style with scroll leaf design ormolu mounts and moulds.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Sconces After André-Charles Boulle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Pasadena, CA
Andre-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) Casemaker (Attributed to) Ebony, Tortoiseshell, and Brass Barometer Mantel Clock, 1690 ebony, tortoiseshell, and brass on walnut and oak 42 1/4 in. x...
Bronze, Ormolu
Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Clock, Set Girl with Doves
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb and rare Art Deco clock set featuring a beautiful sculpture of a girl holding a stylized dove, an allegory of innocence.
Metal
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Pembroke, MA
Louis XV style tortoiseshell boulle clock. Gilt-bronze mounts and ornate brass inlay.
Bronze
Regence Ormolu Mounted Brass Tortoiseshell & Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Regence Ormolu-mounted brass, tortoiseshell and boulle marquetry bracket clock with angel Gabriel finial above a foliate-mounted shaped case with brass-inlaid tortoiseshell strapwork...
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