IMPORTANT CLOCK «A CASSOLETTE», Louis XVI, the dial signed LEPINE HORLOGER DU ROI A PARIS (Jean-Antoine I Lépine, Challex 1720-1814 Paris), the movement signed and dated LEPINE HORLOGER DU ROI A PARIS No. 4018 and dated 11 AVRIL 1783, Paris circa 1780/85. Matte and polished gilt bronze and «Carrara» marble. The rectangular case with applied scrolls and a striking tripod base «aux béliers». The clock with a fine enamel dial with hours, minutes and date, 3 hands and a fine brass movement striking the 1/2 hours on bell. 55x20x65 cm. Provenance: private collection, West Switzerland