Swiss five minute repeating silver pocket watch Circa 1890

Repeating pocket watch, so called Trip Repeater by L. Leroy & Co.
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A very fine five minute repeating Swiss gentleman’s pocket watch so-called Trip-Repeater, circa 1890.
3/4 plate movement, one hammer/one gong, screw compensation balance. Polished silver case. Signed and numbered Silver Cuvette. White enamel dial with radial Breguet numerals, outer minutes track, and spade hands. The repeater of this watch is activated by pressing the crown. The beautiful silver case holds a movement with an unusual plate that has a crescent shaped opening in the centre.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Weight: 119 g
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Signed: L. Leroy & Cie., 7 Bd de la Madelaine à Paris
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Cuvette
A second cover inside a watch’s case back, often engraved with inscriptions or the maker’s signature, which provides additional protection against dust.
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Five minute repeater
This system strikes the hour, quarter hour and five minute intervals on two tones, meaning these two notes can be heard up to eleven times in an hour.