"Cartel With Five Colors From The Regency Period"
Elegant cartel and its Regency period console in Boulle marquetry with marquetry decorations in five colors: green horn, red, tortoiseshell, brass and mother-of-pearl. Beautiful ornamentation of original chiseled bronzes. The violin-shaped cartel has a dial decorated with Roman numerals. The movement is engraved on the back of the plate and signed J. Joly in Paris. Jean Joly is a Parisian watchmaker who worked with the workshop of André-Charles Boulle and provided the cases for his clocks. It was active between 1691 and 1748. The dimensions are as follows: Height: 118 cm, Width: 44 cm, Depth: 23.5 cm. The movement is in good condition, striking the hours and half-hours. The original winding keys are present. Some usual restorations and maintenance have been carried out. An invoice certificate by approved expert will be issued upon delivery.