Swiss gold skeletonized repeating automaton verge Circa 1820

Open faced automaton by Cugnier-Leschot
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A rare Swiss 18 carat gold open faced skeletonized quarter repeating automaton verge watch, circa 1820. Gilt finished full plate verge movement. Glazed cuvette. Skeletonized dial, white enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals surrounding the four colour gold engraved scene of Zeus riding an Eagle flanked by Pan and a figure of a dog dressed as a man. Polished hinged case with coin edged band. Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 60 mm
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Signed: Cugnier-Leschot