French gold, enamel and pearl quarter repeater Circa 1800

Open faced quarter repeating à toc verge by Delforge
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A fine French 18 carat gold, enamel and pearl set open faced quarter repeating à toc verge watch made for the Turkish market, circa 1800. Gilt finished verge movement, chain fusée, finely pierced and engraved scroll decorated balance cock, à toc quarter repeating onto a gong. White enamel dial with Turkish numerals and blued steel spade hands. Case with pearl set bezel and back rim, the reverse with translucent Royal blue enamel over guilloché background and centred by a pearl set floral decoration, repeating through the pendant. Case numbered, movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Signed: Delforge à Paris