Miroy Fres Louis XV Mantle Clock
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Miroy Fres Boulle mantle clock in the Louis XV style, the circular dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement, stamped 'Miroy Fres. Btes. Paris', striking on a bell, raised on scroll supports, with cherub shaped surmount. Condition good to fair, expected age related wear, missing bell washer, needs a service. Height 42 cm
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- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Boulle - Boulle work is the name given to tortoiseshell and metal inlay using brass and sometimes silver, found on furniture and smaller wooden objects. It originated in Italy but was developed by Frenchman Andre Charles Boulle (1642 - 1732) under Louis XIV.
Boulle was appointed Royal Cainet Maker to Louis XIV and designed furniture and clockcases for the monarch.
In preparation, the tortoiseshell and metal were cut together following a design, using a fine fret saw.
In the application of the Boulle, the carcase of piece of furniture was covered with the tortoiseshell which in turn was inlaid with the matched designs in metal, which in turn was elaborately engraved.
The use of Boulle work furniture continued mainly in France until the 19th century.
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