Cartel Clock Tortoise Shell Marquetery Dumoulinneuf 1870

Luminous cartel with its visible sun balance, from the Napoleon III period in the Louis XV style, stamped on the plate of the movement "Dumoulinneuf Paris", watchmaker referenced in the Tardy, dictionary of watchmakers.

Lively architecture covered with a magnificent red veneer nuanced with black in tortoiseshell accompanied by a rich and fine marquetry in Boulle technique, made of gilded brass with scroll motifs. Elegant quality ornamentation in gilded and chiseled bronze with foliage motifs.

Chiseled bronze frame set with twelve cartridges enameled in white enamel, the whole is protected by curved glass.

Original movement without modification, hour and half-hour strike on old bell.

The marquetry has benefited from a buffer varnish providing contrast, shine and protection.


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