French 18K gold half-skeletonized repeater Circa 1810

Gold keywinding cylinder pocket watch
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A French 18 carat yellow gold half-skeleton Empire pocket watch, made by Breguet et Fils in Paris, circa 1810. An open faced keywinding quarter repeater, case back engine turned, with, in the low part, an escutcheon; fluted case band. The case is made by E&M/F, Neuchâtel Mountains. Quarter repeater by two hammers on two steel gongs, activated by depressing the pendant; safety bolt locking the repeater’s functions, slide located on the case band at 1 o’clock. Gilded metal ring dial, with radial Roman numerals, half-skeletonized in the center, outer minute track and blued steel Breguet hands. A gilt brass movement, going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance and blued steel flat hairspring, pierced and engraved gilded continental cock, repeater work on the top plate. Signature on the cuvette.
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Diameter: 58 mm
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Weight: 99 g
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Signed: Breguet & Fils, Paris