Large clock inlaid with Boulle HISTORY Boulle Charles André (1642-1732), French ebenist and furniture designer. Court artist of Louis XIV. He decorated royal residences by producing luxurious and expensive furniture. He made inlays in the chambers of Versailles (e.g. 1685 in the dauphin's study). He also supplied furniture to foreign courts. He improved the marquetry technique (called marquetry in France) and introduced copper, tin, silver, tortoiseshell, various species of imported wood (e.g. ebony) and others. He developed a furniture pattern. He created his own style in baroque furniture (called the Boulle style), popular in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe. Boulle furniture has simple shapes, is massive and richly decorated with bronze inlays and appliqués, and typical forms include cabinets, chests of drawers, two-door wardrobes, clock cabinets and desks. Boulle's workshop was taken over by his sons, continuing their father's style. Did you know that - Charles André Boulle (born November 11, 1642 in Paris, died February 28, 1732 in Paris), French ebenist and furniture designer. A representative of the Louis XIV style in the field of furniture. He came from a Dutch family. He was the first to use ornaments made of bronze, ivory, mother of pearl and tortoiseshell for his furniture. He worked at the court of Louis XIV. Charles André Boulle had four sons who, like their father, were ebenists and furniture designers. DESCRIPTION OF THE MECHANISM Half-hour mechanism. Original complete mechanism, numbered FHS Germany, equipped with a double bim-bam bell. It strikes halves and multiples of whole hours. The clock mechanism is cleaned, adjusted and oiled with special clock oil. The dial is beautifully decorated and in good condition, as can be seen in the photos. The original tips are made with a nice motif. Original pendulum. CASE The entire wooden casing with inlaid brass applications is in very good condition. The wooden elements were professionally preserved with a special wood liquid. Clock dimensions: Total height: 58 cm Length: 30 cm Depth: 13 cm I guarantee that the description corresponds to the actual situation. I will answer every question and can send more photos by e-mail. Of course, the winding key is included. The clock does not require any expenses to install.