Escapement Watch c. 1777

This 18th-century pocket watch, created by renowned French watchmaker Jean Antoine Lépine, exemplifies the artistry and precision of the era. The intricate design features a white enamel dial adorned with Roman numerals, a delicate hand-engraved inscription, and a bezel set with diamonds. The watch, signed "Lépine hger du Roy A Paris," reflects the maker's stature as a clockmaker to the King of France. Lépine's innovations in watchmaking, particularly his invention of the "échappement à cylindre," revolutionized timekeeping and solidified his legacy in horological history.