Fine French 18K gold quarter repeating verge watch Circa 1790

Multicolour gold open faced quarter repeater
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A fine French 18 carat three-colour gold consular cased key wound quarter repeating watch pocket watch, circa 1790. Gilt brass full plate movement with finely pierced and engraved continental balance bridge, silver Arabic regulation, verge escapement and fusee.
White enamel dial with black Roman numerals bordered by Arabic divisions at five-minute intervals, blue steel hands.
Cast and chased case with paste set bezel and scene to the reverse of Cupid taking aim at a young maiden. Movement signed L’Epine, Paris.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Signed: L’Epine, Paris