Attractive Swiss à toc quarter repeating automaton Circa 1815

Gold and enamel open faced repeating automaton
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A fine, rare and attractive Swiss 18 carat gold and enamel open faced à toc quarter repeating automaton watch, circa 1815. Keywound cylinder movement repeating on two hammers either onto a gong or à toc onto the case chosen by a sliding lever in the band, gilt dust cover. Small eccentric white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, finely painted polychrome enamel lakeside landscape scene, surmounted by two applied vari-coloured gold putti striking the bells in unison with the repeating, applied vari-coloured gold automaton scene depicting a fisherman moving is rode up and down revealing a hooked fish while a stream of water is flowing underneath driving the revolving water mill to the left side. Case with engine turned band, repeating and automaton activated through the pendant. Dust cover numbered.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Signed: No name