Danish quarter repeating “Seconde Morte” watch Circa 1843

Gold open faced pocket watch by Jules Jürgensen
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A Danish rare and fine quarter repeating gentleman’s pocket watch with independent jumping seconds “Seconde Morte”, circa 1843.
18 carat gold engine turned case with monogram, signed gold dome and slide for repeating mechanism. White enamel dial with radial black Roman hours, red Arabic minutes, jumping centre seconds and blued Breguet hands. Bridge movement, frosted, gilt, 2 hammers, 2 gongs, 2 barrels, keywind, gold screw compensation balance, blued balance spring, counterpoised lever.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Weight: 70 g
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Signed: Jules Jürgensen, Copenhagen
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Illustrated and described in detail in Urban Juergensen & Soenner by John M. R. Knudsen, Copenhagen 2003.