LEPINE, Place des Victoires, Paris Officer's brass cage clock. White enameled dial, signed, hour markers with Roman numerals, Arabic numerals for minutes and chemin de fer. Alarm dial at 6 o'clock. Mechanical movement with key winding. N° 27380. 11 x 6.5 x 6 cm. Movement to be overhauled; wear and scratches. The LEPINE firm was founded by Jean-Antoine LEPINE (1720-1814), a watchmaker to the King who was awarded the title of Master in 1762. He went into partnership with his son-in-law Pierre Raguet, who predeceased him. In 1815, the house was sold by his grandson. Different owners kept the name until the 1920s.