Swiss 18 Carat rose gold skeletonized repeating cylinder Circa 1820

Rose gold skeletonized quarter repeater by Perrin Frères
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A fine, rare and unusual Swiss 18 Carat rose gold skeletonized quarter repeating keywound cylinder watch, circa 1820. Finely engraved movement with 22 Carat gold plates and wheels, cylinder escapement, quarter repeating on two hammers onto two undulating gongs with snake head terminals, regulation lever underneath the dial, silver engine turned cover engraved Échappement à Cylinder Perrin. Skeletonized dial, with Breguet numerals on outer white enamel chapter ring and serpentine hands. Engine turned case, engraved landscape scene to the back, quarter repeating through the pendant. Cuvette and dial signed, case numbered and stamped with casemaker’s initials IF.
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Diameter: 58 mm
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Signed: Perrin Frères