Swiss. A fine and unusual gold skeletonized open face carillon quarter repeating cylinder watch with gilt-finished cylinder movement, glazed cuvette. The dial with breguet numerals on white enamel chapter ring, the skeletonized centre surmounted by a gilt scene depicting allegorical signed A La Plus Belle c.1820 total weight 111.5g; case diameter ~55mm (2.2 in.). Total watch weight: 112.1g

(28) Similar one sold at Christie's auction June 8th 2005; N.B. Descriptions are revised from a 1994 insurance appraisal by a noted N.Y.C. auction house Horologist

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Some discoloration in repaired enamel at 1,5,11, on dial. Please see pictures.