Boulle-style Marquetry Console Table Made Of Tortoiseshell And Brass, Signed “brulfer” In Paris, With Its Console

Boulle marquetry cabinet made of tortoiseshell and brass, signed “Brulfer” in Paris, with its console—Louis XV style, late 19th century

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A true showpiece, this sumptuous Louis XV-style cartel captivates with the elegance of its flowing silhouette and the richness of its ornamentation. Its Boulle marquetry, combining tortoiseshell and brass, offers a refined contrast of materials and colors, enhanced by remarkable, finely chiseled gilded bronze mounts.

The decoration is distinguished by a profusion of rocaille motifs, shattered seashells, acanthus leaves, and elegant volutes—all characteristic of the Louis XV decorative repertoire. Its majestic pediment, crowned with a delicate floral ornament, emphasizes the clock’s theatrical and opulent appearance.

The dial, composed of twenty-five enameled cartouches, bears the signature Brulfer à Paris in its center. The cut-steel hands add a touch of finesse to the overall design, while the Brocot suspension mechanism attests to 19th-century watchmaking expertise.

The matching console, adorned with painted decoration imitating tortoiseshell and cut brass, is magnificently embellished with mascarons and gilded bronze. Together with the clock, it forms a harmonious decorative ensemble, particularly representative of the historicist taste of the late 19th century.

With its brilliance, opulent decoration, and monumental presence, this ensemble is a prime choice for enhancing a classic interior, a reception room, or a residence of character.

Period: late 19th century, Louis XV style.

Dimensions:

• Cartel: H. 86 × W. 43 × D. 18 cm

• Console: H. 40 × W. 55 × D. 24 cm