Description

An early 18^th Century English quarter repeater in gold pair cases.  Full plate fire gilt movement with five turned  pillars.  Fusee and chain with worm and wheel barrel setup between the plates.  Converted to English table roller lever escapement with replaced engraved cock and compensation balance with blue steel spiral hairspring. Push pendant quarter repeating on a bell in the case.  Later white enamel dial with and Arabic numerals, fine blue steel beetle and poker hands.  Pierced and engraved 22 carat gold pair cases, the substantial repousse back decorated with a central scene surrounded by four busts.