Lepine. A very fine and rare large 18K gold openface quarter repeating à toc lever watch with mixed numerals dial, wolf’s tooth train and Lepine’s secret opening mechanism
Lepine. A very fine and rare large 18K gold openface quarter repeating à toc lever watch with mixed numerals dial, wolf’s tooth train and Lepine’s secret opening mechanism Signed Lepine, Invenit et Fecit, no. 5418, circa 1788 Movement: Lepine caliber, wolf’s tooth wheel train, standing barrel, counterpoised lateral lever escapement, quarter repeating à toc with one polished steel hammer on the inside of the case Dial: white enamel with “mélange” Roman and Arabic numerals, signed Case: hinged back with concealed hinge and Lepine’s “secret” opening mechanism activated by twisting the pendant, the interior of the back with engraved dedication, punch numbered 894 and with French hallmarks, hinged gilt cuvette, 55 mm. diam., signed