.: French Marble Alarm Clock by Albert Villon :.

In 1867, Albert Villon established his clockmaking shop in Saint Nicholas / Normandy and began creating small 'domestic' alarm and mantle clocks, utilizing Japy Frères' famous enamel dials. Villon identified his clocks by includiing his initials A.V. on the back and added his logo, the "lion passant" or walking lion which became the trademark for over eighty years. (from sushi´s blog)