Rare French 18k gold and enamel quarter repeater Circa 1770

Open faced quarter repeating verge by Lepaute
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A rare, small and attractive French 18 carat gold and enamel open faced quarter repeating verge watch, circa 1770. Gilt finished verge movement, chain fusée, finely pierced and engraved balance cock, quarter repeating on two hammers onto a bell. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Case with chased geometrical decorated bezel and pierced rim, painted polychrome enamel scene depicting ‘The Temptation’ after Herman van der Myn, repeating through the pendant. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 30 mm
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Signed: Lepaute à Paris