Swiss half hunting cased quarter repeating pocket watch Circa 1880

Gold half hunting cased lady’s watch by Meylan Frères
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An ornamental half hunting cased Swiss lady’s pocket watch with quarter repeater, circa 1880.
18-Carat gold case, all-over decorated with floral engravings, the front lid with an applied chapter ring of translucent rose-coloured enamel over an engine-turned ground with pink-coloured Roman numerals, florally engraved pendant, gold dome, and case maker’s punch mark MF (Meylan Frères). Enamel dial with radial Roman hours, auxiliary seconds, and blued double spade hands. Bridge movement, frosted, gilt, two hammers / two gongs, wolf-teeth winding wheels, gold screw compensation balance.
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Diameter: 38 mm
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Weight: 59 g
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Signed:  PVF / Meylan Frères à Genève
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Watches of this size and quality that are fitted with a striking mechanism are rare. The fine engraving on the case, overlaid in part by translucent pink enamelling, make this piece truly outstanding in its appearance.