Late 1960s French 18ct Gold Lapis Lazuli Mantlepiece Clock by de Brysal in Original Case feed-condition-used They are a good weight

They are a good weight without being too heavy - a perfect gift for any gentleman

which means “not drunken”

a sentiment revived by the Victorian era

This combination of carnelian and banded agate was often used and contrasts well

Marcasite gemstone are very confusingly actually cut and polished pieces of pyrite (fool's gold) and not

Late 1960s French 18ct Gold Lapis Lazuli Mantlepiece Clock by de Brysal in Original Case feed-condition-used They are a good weightThis clock was retailed by Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris in the late sixties as part of their special de Brysal art clocks in precious stones and gold. The craftsmanship, as you would expect with anything Van Cleef were happy to sell, is stunning. The case of the clock is made of natural lapis lazuli enriched with 18ct gold, including the workings of the clock. The gold sections are all fully hallmarked with the French Eagle hallmark. The original red