In the collection ofCleveland Museum of Art

Clock

André-Charles Boulle (French, 1642–1732)

In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Clock, André-Charles Boulle (French, 1642–1732), c. 1695, tortoise shell and brass inlay, gilt bronze
Maker
André-Charles Boulle (French, 1642–1732)
Date
c. 1695
Medium
tortoise shell and brass inlay, gilt bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 113.7 cm (44 3/4 in.)
Form
Clock
Origin
France
Culture
France, late 17th Century
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Accession
1967.153
Credit line
Gift of Family and Friends in honor of Emery May Holden Norweb and Raymond Henry Norweb on their fiftieth wedding anniversary
The Latin phrase inscribed on this clock, Dirigit atque movet, can be translated as "time constantly moves on."
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