German 18K gold quarter repeating lever watch Circa 1860

Gold ladies’ repeating full hunter by Friedrich Tiede
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A small and extremely rare German 18 carat gold hunting cased quarter repeating lever pocket watch, circa 1860. Bridge movement, two hammers, two gongs, a club tooth lever escapement and screw compensation balance. White enamel dial with Roman hours, an outer minute track and moon hands. The case is chased on both sides with a blank cartouche on the front and engraved leaves on the back, maker’s mark PF for Perron Fréres. Cuvette signed, case and movement numbered.
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Diameter: 35 mm
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Weight: 39 g
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Signed: Tiede
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Friedrich Tiede (1794-1877) studied watchmaking in Wismar, Germany. He subsequently studied at Delolme in Braunschweig and later at Gutkaes in Dresden. There he became close friends with Adolf Lange. Since the circumstances in his homeland did not favour his return, he established himself in Berlin, where he manufactured chronometers and excellent precision regulators. Even though he possessed letters of commendation from Alexander von Humboldt and several other great scholars, he remained modest and would constantly strive to help the people around him. He particularly supported Ferdinand Adolf Lange, taking frequent to Glashütte to see him and giving him valuable advice. In 1838, he obtained a patent as the royal astronomical watchmaker at court.