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Napoleon III Boulle Mantel clock

A Napoleon III red tortoiseshell and cut brass inlaid mantel clock, in the Louis XV style. The shaped case of waisted form with all over scrolling brass inlay and ormolu mounts. The top surmounted with a vase of flowers, above a circular dial with enamel roman numeral tablets, and glazed visible starburst pendulum. The eight day movement with Brocot suspension, striking the hour & half hour on a bell. Movement & pendulum numbered 47131, A & N.

French

Circa 1870