Swiss repeater with Jacquemarts and automaton Circa 1820

Gold open faced quarter repeating verge watch by Breguet
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A fine and rare Swiss gold open faced quarter repeating verge watch with Jacquemarts and automaton depicting a knife grinder and his assistant driving a wheel, circa 1820. Keywound verge movement, chain fusée. Gilt cuvette. Arabic numerals on white enamel chapter ring, central blued steel background with an applied vari-coloured gold automaton scene with two putti Jacquemarts, sitting on a bridge with an urn overflowing with flowers, striking two bells in unison with the repeating, a second automaton scene below, with a knife grinder grinding a knife and his assistant spinning a wheel, all striking and repeating in unison by depressing the pendant. Engine turned case, the hinged back with central blank cartouche, pendant locking lever in the band. Cuvette bearing the signature Breguet & Fils No. 93, case numbered 93 and stamped PE41.
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Diameter: 58.5 mm
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Signed: Breguet & Fils