French gold Lepine watch with “Seconde Morte” Circa 1810

Open faced pocket watch by Hugonet
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A very fine French Lepine with “Seconde Morte”, probably formerly French nobleman’s possession, circa 1830.
18 K gold very fine “à goutte” case with relief rim on both sides, reeded mid section, noble coat of arms on back, signed “Hugonet a Toulon“, dome inscribed “Secondes Independantes” and lateral slider for stopping the seconds. Bar movement with temperature compensation, special lever, 2 barrels for gear train and independent jumping seconds. Signed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, centre seconds hand and gold Breguet hands.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Weight: 67 g
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Signed: Hugonet a Toulon