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French Green Tortoiseshell Boule Religeuse Style Clock

$4,751.96
£3,550
€4,099.96
CA$6,656.51
A$7,247.37
CHF 3,794.63
MX$86,992.47
NOK 47,890.45
SEK 44,905.44
DKK 30,617.02

About the Item

A very attractive antique French green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantle clock in the French XVIIth century Religeuse style. Beautifully inlaid with brass & pewter. Velvet covered dial with fine chapter ring with every minute numbered. Superbly finished blued steel hands. 8 Day gong striking movement.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2015329027332

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