{"product_id":"a-victorian-brass-boulle-inlaid-tortoiseshell-mantel-clock","title":"A Victorian Brass Boulle Inlaid Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLate 19th-Century Victorian Brass \u0026amp; 'Boulle' Inlaid Mantel Clock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking \u003cb\u003elate 19th-century Victorian mantel clock\u003c\/b\u003e in the grand French Louis XV manner. Beautifully crafted with rich tortoiseshell-effect ground and elaborate marquetry, this piece features a rare provenance marker from renowned London clockmaker and retailer Percy Webster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Retail Provenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 19th century; bears an authentic retail label to the underside for \u003cb\u003e'Percy Webster Vendor 37, Great Portland Street, London'\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase \u0026amp; Inlaid Work:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated in \u003cb\u003epremière partie\u003c\/b\u003e Boulle-style inlay across red tortoiseshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive lower front panel inlaid with a fine \u003cb\u003emother-of-pearl floral trellis pattern\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed floral vase and foliate scroll arabesque engraving along the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGilt-Metal Mounts \u0026amp; Finial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurmounted by a sculpted \u003cb\u003egilt-brass eagle finial\u003c\/b\u003e perched at the crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame flanked by rococo scroll moldings and set on elaborate \u003cb\u003efemale caryatid scroll feet\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial \u0026amp; Movement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite enamel dial featuring delicate hand-painted floral swags between Arabic numerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwin-train movement\u003c\/b\u003e with a traditional count-wheel strike on a bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinged rear brass access door preserving original repair\/service markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Stands approximately \u003cb\u003e35 cm high\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Versatility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterior Accent:\u003c\/b\u003e An ideal centerpiece for a classic mantelpiece, console, or library desk in traditional, Victorian, or French Rococo-inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its vibrant red tortoiseshell tones, gleaming gilt mounts, and mother-of-pearl detail, this clock serves as a captivating focal point that balances high Victorian decorative art with traditional French elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: This clock is working however needs a key which can be purchased online. The clock is Antique and has some wear and tear from years of use, most noticeably one small area of tortoiseshell loss on one side and an area on the back base and top of the back cover. However, from the front - This Antique mantle clock is absolutely stunning with the tortoiseshell, mother of pearl floral panel, gilt case and not forgetting the enamel dial with a floral boarder, the losses only add to its character and story. From the back plate it has had many services who leave their mark of the back panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Midcentury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53627449606472,"sku":null,"price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8677\/4344\/files\/Antique_French_Mantle_Clock_GIlt_Mother_of_Pearl_Enamel_and_Tortoiseshell_case.jpg?v=1785607091","url":"https:\/\/vintagemidcentury.co.uk\/products\/a-victorian-brass-boulle-inlaid-tortoiseshell-mantel-clock","provider":"Vintage Midcentury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}