Austrian silver quarter repeater with automaton Jacks Circa 1805

Silver half-skeletonized cylinder watch
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An unusual, half-skeletonized, quarter repeating, silver pocket watch with automaton Jacks in the form of a lion and a monkey, circa 1805. An Empire, solid, polished case with a reeded band. Spring-loaded hinged glazed engraved gilt metal cuvette fixed to the movement ring. White enamel dial annular chapter ring with Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands.
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Varicoloured chased gold monkey and lion jacks on each side of the dial over a polished steel plate, appearing to strike the hours and quarters on two bells, a varicoloured figure of Chronos between and varicoloured gold appliqué of trees, foliage and birds below. Gilt brass movement, skeletonised, going barrel, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, repeating work on the backplate, repeating on two gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Case punched Carl Wagner.
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Diameter: 61 mm
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Signed: Carl Wagner
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The dial is slightly chipped.