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French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock. c.1860

$6,502.86
£4,800
€5,610.76
CA$8,974.93
A$10,053.90
CHF 5,239
MX$122,636.87
NOK 66,575.67
SEK 62,776.12
DKK 41,877.15

About the Item

French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock c.1860 Waisted case veneered with red tortoiseshell with finely figured brass and ormolu mounts, surmounted with an ormolu cherub. Glazed viewing panel to the front of the case with front ormolu mount. The back door and inside of the case also carrying Boulle decoration. Brass bezel opening to a chased and gilded dial with segmented blue enamel Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands. Eight day French movement with outside countwheel by Japy Freres striking the hours and halves on a silvered bell. The backplate marked ‘ Rollin A Paris’. C.1860 ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ by Brian Loomes lists Rollin as working in Paris in the mid 19th century.
  • Creator:
    Japy Frères (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Tortoise Shell,Boulle
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    1860-1869
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The clock movement has been completely stripped down and overhauled and is in full working order. Wear consistent with age and use. good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000010861stDibs: LU4037327047832

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