A gold open-faced semi-skeletonised quarter repeating automaton watch, unsigned, circa 1840

18k, full plate gilt movement, verge escapement, pierced and engraved balance bridge, central enamel dial, arabic numerals, blued steel moon hands, visible quarter repeating work mounted on gilt and engraved front plate, surmounted with a dog chasing a bird and two Putti who appear to strike the hours and quarters on bells in three colour gold, engraved back depicting a house and fountain scene, rope twist form band, plunge pendent quarter repeat