Tsjechisch 22k gold repeater with repoussé decoration Circa 1740

Gold pair cased repoussé verge pocket watch
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A very fine Tsjechische, 22K gold, half-quarter repeating, repoussé pair cased pocket watch, circa 1740. Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man by Sebastian Brössler, Praag, Tsjechie. Made in Bohemia. A repousse outer case, the bezel pierced and chased with scrollwork, the back engraved with a scene depicting a camp, Diogenes and his lantern on the foreground, the cap of Diogenes is engraved O Teon Mchel (sic). The inner case has a chased back with a battle scene, probably of Prague with the St. Mary of Tyn church in the background, the pierced border chased and engraved with soldiers on horseback.
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White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track and Arabic five minute numerals. Blued steel beetle and poker hands. Hinged gilt brass full plate movement with square baluster pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass cock pierced and engraved with a mask and scrolling foliage, repeating on a bell activated by depressing the pendant. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Signed: Sebastian Brössler  Praag
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Diogenes Searching for an Honest Man This particular depiction of the scene was popular in 17th Century Netherlandish painting. The lamp is a symbol of truth or virtue.