Rare Antique French 8Day Green Shell, Bronze Ormolu & Inlaid Boulle Mantel Clock
Item History & Price
Welcome to my listing, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is James. I am a horologist and have been working with clocks and watches for over 30 years. I have been fully trained by the British Horological Institute and worked under my mentor for many years so you can buy with total confidence. All of my clocks are working unless otherwise stated, I don't however regulate the clocks before listing - I leave that to you as every environment is unique. Thank you for visiting my ...eBay shop, all emails are answered daily so please don't hesitate to contact meDescriptionThis is a rare high quality antique French boulle mantel clock which has a green shell veneered case which is in amazing condition for age with fine brass boulle inlays which gives the exquisite display look. The clock features a rare domed top design with a green shell veneer around the front and sides, there is high quality fine cut brass boulle inlaid decoration and various bronze mounts which have there original ormolu finishThe clock does have a couple of boulle inlays missing at the back of the top but as you can see from the pictures it doesn't detract from its amazing display lookThe Clock Measures - 13.5 inches high x 8.75 inches wide x 6.5 inches deepDialThe clock has a 4.25 inch diameter embossed bronze and white enamel porcelain cartouche dial which is in great conditon for age, the dial has blue roman numerals and has its original steel hands, the dial is is W.C. Shaw of Glasgow. Their is a small nic to the left winding holeMovementThe movement is a high quality French 8 day gong striking movement with a dead beat escapement which strikes on the half past and on the hours, the movement is in full working order keeping time with its french pendulum and comes with a winding key, the movement dates to circa 1860Condition ReportThis clock is in excellent condition with only a couple of age discrepancies which you can only expect and the movement is in full working order, please have a good look over the many Pictures i have provided which can help with any further item description, please make sure you are happy with clock before bidding, many thanks and Good luckKeep up to date with my latest offers - click here to add me to your favorite sellers or you can take a peek at my eBay shop click here to visit my eBay store.I offer premium service on all my products along with full aftersales customer care view my feedback. If you want to know more about me take a look at my about me page. Click here to view my other items for salePlease note I am an online retailer of clocks and watches, there is not an option to view or collect these items. I use a professional packing service with premium fully tracked next day shipping. Bigger or high risk items I will have hand delivered by my personal driver on a day convenient for you and he will also call you with an ETA. We do offer discount on shipping with multiple purchases, please do not email for a cheaper service we do not offer one as we want our items to arrive safely. Rare Antique French 8Day Green Shell, Bronze Ormolu & Inlaid Boulle Mantel Clock
Rare Antique French 8Day Green Shell, Bronze Ormolu & Inlaid Boulle Mantel Clock Click images to enlarge Description Welcome to my listing, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is James. I am a horologist and have been working with clocks and watches for over 30 years. I have been fully trained by the British Horological Institute and worked under my mentor for many years so you can buy with total confidence. All of my clocks are working unless otherwise stated, I don't however regulate the clocks before listing - I leave that to you as every environment is unique. Thank you for visiting my eBay shop, all emails are answered daily so please don't hesitate to contact me Description
This is a rare high quality antique French boulle mantel clock which has a green shell veneered case which is in amazing condition for age with fine brass boulle inlays which gives the exquisite display look. The clock features a rare domed top design with a green shell veneer around the front and sides, there is high quality fine cut brass boulle inlaid decoration and various bronze mounts which have there original ormolu finish
The clock does have a couple of boulle inlays missing at the back of the top but as you can see from the pictures it doesn't detract from its amazing display look
The Clock Measures - 13.5 inches high x 8.75 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep
Dial
The clock has a 4.25 inch diameter embossed bronze and white enamel porcelain cartouche dial which is in great conditon for age, the dial has blue roman numerals and has its original steel hands, the dial is is W.C. Shaw of Glasgow. Their is a small nic to the left winding hole
Movement
The movement is a high quality French 8 day gong striking movement with a dead beat escapement which strikes on the half past and on the hours, the movement is in full working order keeping time with its french pendulum and comes with a winding key, the movement dates to circa 1860
Condition Report
This clock is in excellent condition with only a couple of age discrepancies which you can only expect and the movement is in full working order, please have a good look over the many Pictures i have provided which can help with any further item description, please make sure you are happy with clock before bidding, many thanks and Good luck
Keep up to date with my latest offers - click here to add me to your favorite sellers or you can take a peek at my eBay shop click here to visit my eBay store.
I offer premium service on all my products along with full aftersales customer care view my feedback. If you want to know more about me take a look at my about me page.
Click here to view my other items for sale
Please note I am an online retailer of clocks and watches, there is not an option to view or collect these items. I use a professional packing service with premium fully tracked next day shipping. Bigger or high risk items I will have hand delivered by my personal driver on a day convenient for you and he will also call you with an ETA. We do offer discount on shipping with multiple purchases, please do not email for a cheaper service we do not offer one as we want our items to arrive safely. Pictures sell!
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Rare Antique French 8Day Green Shell, Bronze Ormolu & Inlaid Boulle Mantel Clock Click images to enlarge Description Welcome to my listing, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is James. I am a horologist and have been working with clocks and watches for over 30 years. I have been fully trained by the British Horological Institute and worked under my mentor for many years so you can buy with total confidence. All of my clocks are working unless otherwise stated, I don't however regulate the clocks before listing - I leave that to you as every environment is unique. Thank you for visiting my eBay shop, all emails are answered daily so please don't hesitate to contact me Description
This is a rare high quality antique French boulle mantel clock which has a green shell veneered case which is in amazing condition for age with fine brass boulle inlays which gives the exquisite display look. The clock features a rare domed top design with a green shell veneer around the front and sides, there is high quality fine cut brass boulle inlaid decoration and various bronze mounts which have there original ormolu finish
The clock does have a couple of boulle inlays missing at the back of the top but as you can see from the pictures it doesn't detract from its amazing display look
The Clock Measures - 13.5 inches high x 8.75 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep
Dial
The clock has a 4.25 inch diameter embossed bronze and white enamel porcelain cartouche dial which is in great conditon for age, the dial has blue roman numerals and has its original steel hands, the dial is is W.C. Shaw of Glasgow. Their is a small nic to the left winding hole
Movement
The movement is a high quality French 8 day gong striking movement with a dead beat escapement which strikes on the half past and on the hours, the movement is in full working order keeping time with its french pendulum and comes with a winding key, the movement dates to circa 1860
Condition Report
This clock is in excellent condition with only a couple of age discrepancies which you can only expect and the movement is in full working order, please have a good look over the many Pictures i have provided which can help with any further item description, please make sure you are happy with clock before bidding, many thanks and Good luck
Keep up to date with my latest offers - click here to add me to your favorite sellers or you can take a peek at my eBay shop click here to visit my eBay store.
I offer premium service on all my products along with full aftersales customer care view my feedback. If you want to know more about me take a look at my about me page.
Click here to view my other items for sale
Please note I am an online retailer of clocks and watches, there is not an option to view or collect these items. I use a professional packing service with premium fully tracked next day shipping. Bigger or high risk items I will have hand delivered by my personal driver on a day convenient for you and he will also call you with an ETA. We do offer discount on shipping with multiple purchases, please do not email for a cheaper service we do not offer one as we want our items to arrive safely. Pictures sell!
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