Fine large and impressive continental 18K gold verge and fusee quarter repeater automaton circa 1810.
White enamel dial mounted on a background of blue enamel over engine turning
with gold decorations supporting two figures in classical garb. When activated, this
watch chimes the time using different chime tones to designate the hours and
quarter hours, and the figures on the dial strike mock bells in coordination with
the loud and clear chime of the movement.
Engine turned case with reeded band and gilt brass dust cover.
The movement with delicately pierced and engraved balance cock.