Verge with Jacquemarts and automaton scene Circa 1820

Rose gold and enamel open faced quarter repeater
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A very fine and rare Swiss 18 carat rose gold and enamel open faced quarter repeating verge watch with two Jacquemarts and automaton scene, circa 1820. Keywound gilt finished full plate verge movement, pierced balance cock. Gilt cuvette. Dial with Arabic numerals on outer white enamel chapter ring, central blued steel background, applied vari-coloured gold and polychrome enamel automaton scene with two putti sitting on a bridge centred by an urn overflowing with flowers and striking two bells in unison with the repeating, below the bridge an automaton scene depicting a knife grinder grinding a knife and his assistant spinning a wheel which drives the grindstone, all activated in unison with the repeating by depressing the pendant. Plain case, ribbed band. C ase numbered.
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Diamete: 58.5 mm
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Signed: No name