18 Carat gold magnificent lépine watch with repeater Circa 1830

Watch with gold ratchet key
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A magnificent lépine pocket watch with repeater, made circa 1830. The beautiful à goutte and numbered case of this watch, which was crafted from 18 carat gold, is decorated with rocailles and floral motifs and features an engine turned cuvette. The engine turned silver dial features Arabic hour numerals and gold Breguet hands. The fine movement is fitted with a cylinder escapement and an hours and quarter repeater.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 73 g
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Signed: No name
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The item presented here comes with a valuable, large gold Breguet type ratchet key, approximately 48 mm long.