Swiss 18 carat rose gold quarter repeating watch Circa 1815

Rose gold open faced keyless pocket watch 
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A Swiss 18 carat rose gold open faced quarter repeating keyless pocket watch made by Jean-Antoine Lépine in Paris, circa 1810-1820. The gilt finished cylinder movement with a three arm balance repeats the quarter hours with two hammers onto two gongs, the repeat is activated through the crown. Guilloché dial, polished chapter ring with Roman hour numerals, an outer calibrated minute track and blue steel moon hands. An engine turned case with a hinged back and gilt cuvette. Cuvette signed, case numbered.
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Diameter: 54.5 mm
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Signed: Lépine à Paris