Exceptional English gold quarter repeating lever watch Circa 1870

Gold quarter repeating lever pocket watch
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A fine and exceptional English, 18K gold, quarter repeating, keyless lever pocket watch, circa 1870. Rhodium-plated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, movement is of the highest standards with wolf-tooth winding gears, fully jewelled movement and faceted hammers.
A polished and enamelled case to both sides. The 18 carat gold hunter case has two deep blue enamel engravings. One side shows a figure with the Latin line; Fortis Cadere Cedere Non Protest (The brave may fall but cannot yield).
The backside of the watch shows a stunning monogram with the letters M G C W.
Repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 51.5 mm
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Weight: 102 g
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Signed: J Ullman & Son  94 Regentsteet London
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The condition of this timepiece is near mint.
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Reference 0020000