Swiss gold decorative repeater “á quatre couleurs” Circa 1820

Skeletonized open faced pocket watch by Duchéne & Fils
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A Swiss decorative quarter repeating gentleman’s pocket watch “á quatre couleurs” with 2 jacquemarts, circa 1820.
18 carat gold polished case with signed dome, band with cord pattern, pusher for repetition via pendant and case maker’s punch mark “SSS”. Skeletonized dial with gold jacquemart “á quatre couleurs”, depiction of a bell-ringing couple in antique-like garments, enamel chapter ring with Arabic hours, visible mirror-polished rack strike and blued Breguet hands. Full plate movement, firegilt, engraved border, keywind, with chain/fusee, 2 hammers / 2 gongs and fine florally engraved and pierced balance bridge.
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Diameter: 58 mm
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Weight: 124 g
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Signed: Duchéne & Fils
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Duchéne & Fils
The Duchéne family produced generations of watchmakers in the 18th and 19th century and the company Duchéne was renowned for its high quality pocket watches. Louis Duchéne was a specialist for repeating pocket watches with automatons;pocket watches were produced with enamel paintings, with petite and grande sonnerie, date indication, minute repeating, or jumping hour.