Swiss gold automaton watch with striking jacks Circa 1810

Gold quarter repeating verge 
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An unusual, 18K gold quarter repeating watch, circa 1810. With multicoloured gold striking Jacks and an automaton scene of Punchinello appearing to strike the hour bell, with a total of four automaton actions. An Empire, engine-turned case. Hinged gilt brass Cuvette fixed to the movement ring.
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White enamel dial annular chapter ring with Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, glazed multicoloured gold chased automaton scene applied on a blued steel plate and driven by the repeating train: Punchinello appears on a balcony supported by two columns to strike the hours on a bell, as soon as he has disappeared, two cherubs below strike the quarters. A gilt brass full plate movement with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece, repeating on two gongs activated by depressing the pendant. Cuvette signed.
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Diameter: 59 mm
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Signed: Duchene & Fils  Genève
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The dial with some cracked hairlines.
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In this uncommon automaton scene, the figure of Punchinello enters the aperture at the top from the left when the pendant is depressed, after he has struck the hours he disappears and the cherubs below then strike the quarters.