A tour of the ‘Keeping Time: Clocks by Boulle’ exhibition at the Wallace Collection.

The Wallace Collection is showcasing five exceptional clocks by André-Charles Boulle, the renowned cabinetmaker for Louis XIV. These timepieces highlight Boulle’s use of scientific discoveries to create distinctive baroque-style designs, which influenced global trends for centuries.

The tour will be led by curator Alexander Collins and Senior Furniture Conservator Jürgen Huber. Maximum capacity: 20.

This visit is free and solely for members of the Early Career Development group, but attendance must be booked in advance by emailing grants@furniturehistorysociety.org.  To read more about the ECD Group, or to join the Society, please use the menu to navigate to the Grants & Early Career Development page of this website. 

Dial and movement attributed to André-Charles Boulle ©Wallace Collection, London