Swiss 18K gold quarter repeating pocket watch Circa 1810

Gold cylinder pocket watch
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A Swiss 18 carat yellow gold quarter repeating keywinding pocket watch, made by Vaucher in Fleurier, circa 1810. An engine turned case back with, in the center, a circle engraved with the monogram GM and an engine turned case band. The open faced case is made by CHL, Neuchâtel Mountains. Quarter repeater by two hammers on two steel gongs, activated by depressing the pendant. Safety bolt locking the repeater’s functions, slide located on the case band at 1 o’clock. White enamel dial with suspended Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds at 6 and blued steel Breguet hands.
A gilded brass movement, going barrel, cylinder escapement, monometallic balance and blued steel flat hairspring, polished steel index regulator, repeater work on the main plate, under the dial. Signature on the dial and case.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 100 g
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Signed: Vaucher, Fleurier