French 18 carat rose gold quarter repeating watch Circa 1800

Rose gold open faced cylinder pocket watch
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A fine French 18 carat gold open faced quarter repeating pocket watch made by Lépine in Paris, circa 1800. The bridge movement with a cylinder escapement, two hammers, two gongs, integrated key winding and a three arm brass balance. The plain case with a reeded band, and plain bezels, pendant and bow. Silver dial with Roman hours on a brushed chapter ring, outer dot minute divisions, an engine turned center and moon hands.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 99 g
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Signed: Lépine Hger de l’Impératrice à Paris