French 18K pink gold open faced repeating verge Circa 1820

Pink gold key wind gentlemen’s watch
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A French 18 carat pink gold open faced quarter repeating pocket watch made by
Jean-Antoine Lépine in Paris, circa 1820. The verge movement repeats the hours
and quarter hours. Engine turned dial with Roman hour numerals, outer minute
divisions, a decoratively engraved center and moon hands, the minute hand is
restored. An engine turned case with plain pendant and bow, punched with maker’s
mark DC Frères. Cuvette signed and numbered, matching numbers on the case, and movement signed.
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Diameter: 40 mm
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Weight: 45 g
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Signed: L’Épine