Swiss 18K gold and enamel quarter repeating verge watch Circa 1820

Gold and enamel open faced repeater by Breguet
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A fine and rare Swiss 18 carat gold and enamel open faced quarter repeating verge pocket watch, circa 1820. Gilt-brass full plate movement with turned pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, continental cock with faceted red stone end-piece, silvered regulation dial, repeating on gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Gilt metal cuvette hinged to the movement ring. White enamel dial, secured by a screw, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions and partially replaced blued steel Breguet hands. The case back painted on enamel depicting a lady playing the lyre, a shield-shaped border with gold and blue paillon foliate decoration on a royal blue ground, scalloped band. Dial and movement signed, case numbered.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Signed: Breguet & Fils Swiss