French 18k gold quarter repeating cylinder watch Circa 1824

Gold quarter repeater by Deschamps
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A fine French 18 carat gold open faced quarter repeating cylinder pocket watch, circa 1824. Gilt brass movement, standing barrel, 6 jewels, ruby cylinder escapement, gold three armed balance with parachute suspension on the upper pivot, blued steel flat balance spring with bimetallic temperature compensation curb on the index regulator, repeating on gongs with two elongated hammers activated by depressing the pendant. Hinged gilt brass cuvette. Guilloché gold dial, engine turned, Roman numerals on a brushed chapter ring, outer minute track and original Blued steel Breguet hands. Case engine turned à grains d’orge, bolt at 1 o’clock for locking the repeating. Cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Signed: Deschamps Rue du Roule à Paris