French rose gold Lépine watch with jumping hour Circa 1830

Rose gold jumping hour cylinder watch by Giteau
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A fine French 18 carat rose gold open faced Lépine pocket watch with jumping hour and decentralized time display, circa 1830. High quality bar movement, cylinder escapement, rare jumping hour. Engine turned dial, blued steel hands, subsidiary seconds. Engine turned case, monogram on the back. Cuvette signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Weight: 49 g
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Signed: Giteau Eve de Breguet Palais Royal N. 140
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Giteau worked in Paris between 1811 and 1870. He was a student of Breguet and watchmaker to the King.