It is interesting to note that the clock employs a remontoir based on the principle of Janvier's constant force escapement (as seen in lot No. 44). He also employed a pendulum found in another Janvier clock (see lot No. 45), following the principles of his master.Paul Jean Garnier (1801-1869).Eminent French horologist, pupil and successor of the famous Janvier. About 1830 he invented a new escapement, which was very successfully applied to carriage clocks. He is considered a leading figure in the development of the standardized French carriage clock, a field which evolved into an important industry. He was a founder member of Société des Horlogers, he received gold medals in Paris exhibitions of 1844 and 1849 and silver ones in 1827, 1834 and 1839. In 1855 he was awarded a Medal of Hnor. Five years later, in 1860, in recognition for his public services he was named Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. He was one of the first French horologists interested in electrical horology; in 1847 he registered one of his inventions in this field. He collected unusual horological items, and his watch and clock collection was bequeathed to the Louvre Museum, where it can still be seen today. After his death, his son, also named Paul (1834-1916), took over the company and successfully contiued the family tradition. After his death the ownership changed hands three times and finely in 1938 was acquired by Léon Hatot.