Lot 539

Swiss, Movement No. 70407, Case No. 16609/2429, 49 mm, 76 g, circa 1830
A rare quarter repeating pocket watch with cylinder escapement, original morocco case and 18k gold watch chain with signet key
Case: 18k gold, lavishly florally engraved, case maker's punch mark "HF". Dial: enamel. Movm.: bridge movement, keywind, 2 hammers / 2 gongs, shock protection-"parachute", ring balance, temperature compensated balance spring.
The quarter repeater is activated by pulling out a button in the pendant, turning it and then pressing it down again.

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