Y A red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid 'Boulle' mantel clock

Y A red tortoiseshell and brass inlaid 'Boulle' mantel clock, Vicenti & Cie, second half 19th century, with eight-day bell striking movement, the backplate stamped for the maker, MF & F, and serial numbered the dial with blue Roman numeral cartouches behind a convex glazed bezel, the case of waisted form with seated musical putto finial, 41cm highCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, Some old splits and cracks, some lifting and losses to veneers and inlays,The finial is slightly loose to the top of the case, The metal areas with dirt and discoloration, The cartouche numerals with minor chips and cracks, The mask pendulum is almost certainly original, the movement has a bell, there is no keys present. Dreweatts have not tested the movement and give no guarantees or comments as to whether it is working order or not. We would recommend getting it appraised by a professional clock restorer.Condition Report Disclaimer