French silver quarter repeating verge watch with date Circa 1790

Silver open faced repeater by Guex
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A large, technically complicated French silver open faced quarter repeating verge pocket watch with date, circa 1790. Verge movement, unusual striking mechanism with only one hammer for hours and quarters, additional hand date. Decorative white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and fine, rare rose gold hands. Case pierced and engraved with fine sound holes in the band, bell. Dial signed by the retailer, movement signed by the watchmaker.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Weight: 130 g
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Signed: Guex Paris