Fine Swiss gold minute repeating pocket watch Circa 1890

Gold hunting cased keyless lever 
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A fine Swiss 18 carat yellow gold minute repeating hunting cased keyless pocket watch, circa 1890. The yellow gold case has engine turned covers, the silver dial boasts Roman numerals interspersed with chased and engraved flowers, while the dial centre and rim are adorned with raised gilded flowers and foliage, along with subsidiary seconds.
A nickel, decoratively engraved 3/4 plate movement with lever escapement, a bimetallic compensation balance, a blued steel overcoil hairspring, steel satin finished repeating work, a rack partially visible on the backplate, and two polished steel hammers repeating on coiled gongs. Signed LeCoultre & Co. beneath the hour hammer, case unsigned.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Signed: LeCoultre & Co.  Swiss