"Boulle Marquetry Regulator"
Spectacular Boulle marquetry regulator clock, brass on a red tortoiseshell ground, with beautiful gilt bronze mounts. The dial features white enamel cartouches, and at the top, the god Chronos and his scythe in gilt bronze, symbols of time.
Napoleon III period, Louis XV style.
A French work circa 1860-1870.
The grandfather clock is in its original condition; minimal restoration of the Boulle marquetry is needed.
Height = 238 cm
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