Very fine Swiss gentleman’s repeating watch Circa 1810

Gentleman’s pocket watch with carillon
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A very fine Swiss gentleman’s, rare and large minute repeating pocket watch with carillon and hour and quarter repeating mechanism – The River God, circa 1810.
A 18 carat rose gold case with a gilt dial, full plate movement, 3 hammers / 3 gongs, three-arm steel balance.

The back of this striking watch is decorated with the exquisitely embossed portrait of a river god with laurel wreath and oar under the sun; an Apollo head inside a sun-like halo in the sky is surrounded by oak and palm leaves. Three clearly visible gongs embrace the movement, a delicate locking plate and fork sit on the plate. It is extremely rare to find a watch dating from this time period with a minute repeater and even more unusual that it should also have a carillon and a striking mechanism.
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Diameter: 61 mm
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Weight: 156 g
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Signed: Breguet & Fils  Switzerland