An early 19th century gold quarter repeating open-face 'automaton' verge pocket watch, by Frances L'Hardy

An early 19th century gold quarter repeating open-face 'automaton' verge pocket watch, by Frances L'Hardy
The skeleton dial with central white enamel chapter ring with black Arabic numerals and blued steel hands, within twin pierced Jaquemart figures appearing to strike bells, the full plate verge movement with pierced and engraved bridge cock and three arm wheel, signed Fances L'hardy,, the engine-turned case with milled band, the back with vacant circular cartouche, circa 1810, case width 55mm