Antique French Louis XV Style Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Ormolu Clock Bracket Shel For Sale
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Antique French Louis XV Style Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Ormolu Clock Bracket Shel: $380.00
Antique French Louis XV Style Boulle Red Tortoiseshell & Ormolu Clock Wall Bracket
An exquisite antique 19th-century French wall console bracket (cul-de-lampe), designed to hold an antique bracket or cartel clock, or to be displayed as a standalone decorative luxury shelf. Beautifully adorned with rich red tortoiseshell-style veneer, finely cast gilt bronze / brass (ormolu) rococo foliate scrolls, acanthus leaf corner mounts, and an ornate crown finial.
Item Details:
Style: French Louis XV / Napoleon III Boulle
Materials: Carved ebonized wood base, red tortoiseshell / faux tortoise veneer, gilt bronze/brass mounts (ormolu).
Provenance: Acquired from the renowned Paris flea market (Marché Biron, Saint-Ouen, France — dealer tag attached).
Mounting: Features two heavy-duty mounting loop rings on the reverse for secure wall display.
Dimensions (Approx.):17\" x 9\" x 13\"
Condition Details (Please Read Carefully):
Authentic antique condition with honest age-related wear, giving it wonderful character:
Veneer: Has natural age cracks / hairline splits across the curved red tortoiseshell veneer due to wood movement over time (please review all close-up photos).
Mounts: Gilt bronze mounts are solid, secure, and show a rich warm patina with light surface wear.
Structure: Solid, sturdy, and ready to be mounted and displayed.
Please examine all photographs closely as they are an essential part of the description. Packed with extreme care and shipped fully insured. Feel free to reach out with any questions or specific measurement requests!
