Swiss gold half-skeletonised erotic automaton Circa 1815

Gold quarter repeating verge watch 
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A Swiss 18K gold half-skeletonised quarter repeating pocket watch, circa 1815. With automaton Jacks of Diana and Apollo and a small concealed erotic automaton scene. An Empire case, engine-turned with a reeded band and polished bezels, locking bolt for the repeating at 2, for disclosing the erotic scene at 8. Gilt metal cuvette hinged to the movement ring. Small annular white enamel dial, chapter ring with Breguet numerals, outer minute track and blued steel Breguet hands.
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Martin- Martine type movement, varicoloured chased gold Jacks of Diana and Apollo on each side of the dial over the polished steel repeating work set on the gilt brass front plate, appearing to strike the hours and quarters on two bells, a blued steel plate below the dial with an applied varicoloured gold cornucopia and musical trophy, discloses the small automaton erotic scene of a couple on a bed, driven by the repeating train. Gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock, repeating on two gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Signed: Breguet & Fils  Swiss
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Hands are slightly damaged.