Swiss repeating watch with three jaquemarts and carillon Circa 1810

Gold open faced skeletonized watch by Du Bois
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A remarkable Swiss gentleman’s quarter repeating pocket watch with three jaquemarts and carillon, circa 1810. 18K gold engine turned case with a reeded band and pusher for repetition via pendant. Skeletonized dial with gold jaquemart á quatre couleurs, depiction of a bell-ringing couple in antique-like garments as well as bell striking cherub, enamel chapter ring with Arabic hours, lavishly florally engraved background, visible polished rack strike and blued Breguet hands. Full plate movement, keywind, frosted, gilt, three hammers, three gongs, fine florally engraved and pierced balance bridge.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Weight: 135 g
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Signed: Du Bois, La Chaux de Fonds
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Du Bois & Fils
In 1785, Philippe Du Bois and his sons founded the Du Bois & Fils 1785 watch company in the family seat in Le Locle. Du Bois had already established extensive business connections throughout Europe and America as a cloth merchant, making things much easier for the start-up watch company. During the 19th century, Du Bois & Fils opened branches in Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States, and business boomed. Due to its proximity to the trade fairs, the German Frankfurt branch was particularly important.