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Cartel clock Louis XIV style 19th Century
| Materials: | Marqueterie technique Boulle, Bronze doré |
|---|---|
| Era: | Napoléon III 1852 - 1870 (Second Empire) |
| Period: | XIXe siècle |
| Style: | Régence |
| Provenance: | French |
- Restored to original condition with original appearance.
- Full overhaul of watch movement, perfect working order.
- Perfect authenticity, without modification.
- Original gilding.
- Winding key & pendulum
- Operating instructions, how to start your clock.
- Certificate of authenticity, invoice.
- Ringtone on ancient bell, hour and a half-hour
Height: 38 cm
Width: 21 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Description
A Napoleon III period cartel clock, circa 1860, featuring an architectural design inspired by the Louis XIV and Régence styles. The case is entirely clad in Boulle marquetry combining tortoiseshell and gilt brass, and is lavishly adorned with finely chased gilt-bronze mounts.
The upper section is topped by a curved, four-sided concave hood, surmounted by a flame-shaped finial. The moldings are accented with egg-and-dart and bead-and-reel friezes, while the panels feature marquetry designs of scrolling foliage, arabesques, palmettes, and floral motifs. The side scrolls terminate in large gilt-bronze volute brackets, extending downwards into acanthus leaf pendants. The front is dominated by a circular white enamel dial, encircled by a beaded gilt-bronze bezel. The hours are marked in blue Roman numerals, complemented by an outer minute track in Arabic numerals. The openwork gilt-bronze hands feature elegant scrollwork decoration. The dial is framed by rich Boulle marquetry with symmetrical foliate motifs. Above it sits a gilt-bronze female *mascaron* (mask), surrounded by acanthus scrolls and flanked by two finely chased lion heads.
The central section is open to reveal the pendulum, which consists of a gilt-bronze disc depicting a radiant face evoking the Sun. Below, a large openwork cartouche displays a second female *mascaron* topped by a radiant palmette and surrounded by leafy scrolls. The lower rail features Boulle marquetry with arabesques, scrolling foliage, and a central gilt-bronze shell motif.
The sides are embellished with openwork panels featuring a repeating gilt-brass design set against tortoiseshell, framed by twisted gilt-bronze moldings. The contoured base features the same Boulle marquetry and is reinforced at the corners by substantial gilt-bronze mounts decorated with foliage and scrolls. The piece rests on four elegant, curved gilt-bronze feet.
L’arrière s’ouvre par une porte donnant accès au mouvement logé dans la caisse, tandis que le balancier solaire oscille librement dans l’ouverture centrale.
The back opens via a door providing access to the movement housed within the case, while the sunburst pendulum swings freely within the central opening. The marquetry has been finished with a traditional French polish, highlighting the depth of the tortoiseshell and the luster of the brass, while providing durable protection, a rich sheen, and striking contrast. Complemented by lavish gilt-bronze ornamentation, it stands as a remarkable example of the cabinetmaking and clockmaking craftsmanship of the Napoleon III era, circa 1860.
The original mechanism is intact and unaltered. It strikes the hours and half-hours on an antique bell with a clear and authentic sound.
Questions
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Our items mainly stem from the inheritance of objects, preciously looked after over numerous generations. There is a stringent selection process for each object ensuring perfect authenticity and the optimal amount of gilding
We do not use the term “Restoration”, which implies a significant transformation or major repair that modifies an object’s authenticity or original appearance. Each object is completely dismantled, then thoroughly cleaned part by part; our cleaning technique restores shine without adversely affecting the gold. We then put the clock back together, returning all the various parts to their origin location, as well as all the nuts and screws. Subsequently, the item is inspected to ensure it is perfectly even, symmetrical, and smooth, etc.
The clock’s movement undergoes a complete overhaul; it is totally dismantled, cleaned and each individual part is polished. The duration of this procedure affects the shine: we prefer to obtain a brilliant shine, in keeping with the gilding of the object. To increase the strength and quality of the gears, we apply a very important procedure, known as bouchonnage, to correct for wear accumulated over years of operation, consisting in the placing cork of stoppers in any pivot holes that have become deformed by wear. After the clock has been completely reassembled, it is tested over a long period of time to ensure that the movement, as well as the hour and half-hour strikes, are operating correctly.
- Akzeptierte Kreditkarten: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover und Diners Club.
- Bank transfer: You can also send us a copy of the bank transfer order to speed up the processing of your order.
Upon dispatch of your order, you will be sent a parcel tracking number by email.
Delivery anywhere in the world.
France: - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 5 business days - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 3 business days
Europe - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days - Decorative objects: 1 day preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days
Other countries - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery
Easily pay for your purchases using our highly protected bank card system with SSL certificate and 256 bit encryption, ensuring confidentiality when any information is transferred. On a web browser, the OVH SSL certificate activates the HTTPS protocol and displays a padlock in the navigation bar. This shows that any transaction is encrypted and confidential, and that your website address has been authenticated.
You will receive—by email and a paper version—an explanatory document containing all the necessary instructions and recommendations for operating your clock. We also provide assistance over the phone to guide you through the start-up procedure. Of course, we will continue to be available—by both telephone and email—to answer any questions you may have. For calls in German or English, please make an appointment first via email, providing us with your telephone number, and the date and time you wish to contact us. Contact.
- Click on the button “add to basket” to add an object. - Once you have finished your order, click on “view contents of basket” located at the bottom of the screen or on small the “shopping trolley” icon at the top right. - click “Complete my order” or “order” - Fill in the invoicing address details, you also have the possibility to send the parcel to a different address. - Select the payment method - To confirm your order, click “order now”
By email, you will be sent: - confirmation of your order & payment - Parcel tracking information
Every purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity and an invoice
High quality certificate of authenticity printed on photo paper with text and photos providing all the information concerning your object. Detailed invoice indicating the price paid for the object.
