Antique watches - cartel of the 19th century. France Paris. The watch case is made of bronze with gilding using casting technique, decorated with refined details in the imperial style; The watch is in excellent condition, made by Henri Lepaut (1800-1885), Augustin Michel Henri Lepaud, a watchmaker who worked at the court of King Louis Philippe and Napoleon III. Dial - with Roman numerals, minute and hour hands, key included. The elegant case of the watch allows it to reign in any interior, creating an atmosphere of luxury and nobility; the very purpose of the cartels is intended to recall the noble era of castles and their rich decoration.Cartels originated in France in the 18th century, their history continued in the 19th century.