Gold/silver quarter repeating cylinder by Leroy Circa 1780

Silver and gold quarter repeating cylinder pocket watch 
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A French quarter repeating cylinder by Leroy in a large silver and gold open faced case, circa 1780. Gilt key wind movement both the going and repeating trains under a small gilt bridge, suspended going barrel with polished steel stop work. Sector-shaped cock with polished steel regulator, diamond endstone, plain three arm gilt balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Polished steel cylinder, steel escape wheel. Push pendant quarter repeating on two rectangular sections of polished steel gongs. Large flat white enamel dial with Roman numerals, gilt hands. Fine purpose made drum shaped plain case with gold bezels, silver push pendant. Wound and set through the signed gilt metal cuvette.
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Diameter: 60 mm
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Signed: Leroy au Palais Royale 88