Louis XIV Style Boulle and Ormolu Tall Case Clock

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Our ebonized wooden tallcase clock in the Louis XIV style features brass boulle foliate scrolling inlay over faux tortoise shell ground, a serpentine shaped bonnet with figural winged angel, engraved brass dial, enamel roman numerals in cartouche, a Bombe style trunk with bronze masks and acanthus leaf accents, on a stepped ormolu mounted base. 

89 1/4 by 32 by 14 1/2 inches.

The movement is apparently unsigned.

In good condition, there is inpainting to the faux tortoise shell, craquelure to the finish, wear to the hinge supporting the glass cover over the dial and worn clasp, scratches, nicks and rubbing wear.

Additional images forwarded upon request.

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-3364
Quantity
1
Category
Furniture & Furnishings
SubCategory
Clocks
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
19th Century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
32.00 x 89.25 x 14.50
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
wood, brass