French 18K gold open faced repeating cylinder watch Circa 1820

Gold open faced repeater by Barault 
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A French 18 carat gold open faced quarter repeating cylinder pocket watch, circa 1820. This watch features a mechanical movement with cylinder escapement, and an hour and quarter striking mechanism activated by pressing the bezel. It has a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and outer minute divisions, complemented by blued Breguet hands. The signed case is decorated with radiating patterns and is adorned with an initial.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 109.2 g
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Signed: Barault à Paris