Swiss quarter repeater for the Chinese market Circa 1780

Rose gold, enamel and pearl set quarter repeating verge by Ph. Terrot
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A fine and rare rose gold, enamel and pearl set quarter repeating open faced manually wound pocket watch made for the Chinese market, circa 1780. Gilt finished verge movement, chain fusee, pierced and engraved balance cock, repeating on two hammers. White enamel dial with Breguet numerals. Case with split pearl set bezel and rim, the back with a polychrome enamel and pearl set scene depicting a lady playing a lyre, repeating through the pendant. Dial signed, movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter : 53 mm
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Signed: Phe. Terrot a Geneve