French varicoloured gold quarter repeating pocket watch Circa 1820

Gold watch in original leather case
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A large French varicoloured 18K gold quarter repeating pocket watch, circa 1820. The back is engine-turned and engraved with floral and leaf patterns, and the centre with heavy flower engraving, and concentric turquoise dots. Gold engine-turned dial with radial Roman numerals on a plain reserve, outer dot minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. A gilt movement, going barrels, brass three-arm balance, fl at balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs with hammers. Case signed.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Mallet  Paris
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Accompanied by the original fitted red leather case.
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The case is restored and the dial is slightly scratched.