German 18 Carat gold small quarter repeating watch Circa 1820

Fine open faced magnificently chased pocket watch
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A fine small open faced 18 Carat gold “à-goutte” quarter repeating pocket watch, made by Samuel Frederic Ravené, Horlogér du Roi, in Berlin, Germany, circa 1820. This watch has a case which is magnificently chased with an engraved back and dust cover, an enamel dial with high quality gold Breguet hands and a movement with a fine cylinder escapement and a quarter hour repeater.
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Diameter: 43 mm
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Weight: 57 g
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Signed: Ravené Horlogér du Roi, à Berlin
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Samuel Frederic Ravené à Berlin, was clockmaker to King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia from 1794 onwards. He is known for his fine pocket watches, travel clocks and table clocks.