Czech complicated quarter repeating pocket watch Circa 1890

Pocket watch by Carl Suchy & Söhne, “Königlicher Hof-Uhren Fabrikant”
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A very fine and heavy quarter repeating Czech pocket watch with moon phase, perpetual calendar and very rare retrograde perpetual date indication, circa 1890.
Engine turned 18 carat gold à goutte case with signed gold dome, slide for repeating mechanism and glazed movement. Enamel dial with radial Roman hours, auxiliary seconds, day- and month indicator, retrograde date, moon phase and blued spade hands. Bridge movement, frosted, gilt, wolfteeth winding wheels, counterpoised lever, gold screw comp. balance, 2 hammers, 2 gongs.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Weight: 160 g
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Signed: Carl Suchy & Söhne in Prag
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Carl Suchy (1796-1866) Carl Suchy received his master’s training from Franz Lehner, a well-known maker of bracket clocks in the Egerland region. He expanded his business in 1838 and employed a staff of 35. In recognition of his services Suchy received a royal warrant and was soon made purveyor to the imperial and royal court. He also won a number of decorations at exhibitions. Suchy counted not only the bourgeoisie but also members of the aristocracy and of the imperial court amongst his clientele.