Swiss 18K gold quarter repeating pocket watch Circa 1770

Gold open faced verge watch
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A very fine Swiss 18K gold and enamel open faced quarter repeating verge pocket watch, circa 1780. A Louis XVI case, the back decorated with a charming painted on enamel scene of cupid playing with two doves before an altar of love in a landscape, aqua-coloured guilloché enamel border, outer border chased with stylized leaves and white enamel reserves, the bezel decorated to match.
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White enamel dial, radial Roman numerals, outer dot minute divisions and Arabic five-minute numerals, gold pierced hands. A frosted gilt full plate movement, cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, continental balance cock, silver regulation dial, repeating on a bell activated by depressing the pendant.
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Diameter: 40 mm
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Signed: No name
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The former property of a Swiss Gentleman.