Jean Lepine, Paris, France, c. 1800, Marketed in Germany by Heinrich Carl Gropengiesser, Hameln, Germany, 14 day duration, two train hour strike. The political situation at the time made it more expedient for a French maker to market their wares in Germany through a local vendor. Provenance: The Royal House of Hannover. 21"h x 10.5"w x 7"d.

From the sale of the Royal house of Hannover, Germany. Sotheby's, October 5-15, 2005. Auction catalog cover illustrated.

Jean Lepine, Paris, France, c. 1800. Marketed in Germany by Heinrich Carl Gropengiesser, Hameln, Germany. The political situation at the time made it more expedient for a French maker to market their wares in Germany through a local vendor.