fine and rare 22k gold pair cased quarter repeating verge pocket watch by Richard Rooker London circa 1715

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fine and rare 22k gold pair cased quarter repeating verge pocket watch by Richard Rooker London circa 1715a large and heavy 22k pair cased quarter repeater by Richard Rooker London circa 1715 numbered 1018 Gold arcaded champleve dial with original blued steel beetle and poker hands. the outer case finely pierced and chased. A very fine example of repousse work which is extraordinary in its execution. the deep bassine outer case depicting busts of classical figures on each quarter. a band of birds and squirrels encircling the main figures in the centre.

running well and keeping reasonable time

getting harder to find in this original condition

lacking the stem for the bow

still working in 1748 (Brian Loomes watchmakers of the world)

Rooker Richard London apprenticed 1686 to John Clowes

nice original square hinge and wide bezel

some minor dents and bruising on outer case

the outer case finely pierced and chased

early dust cover design held by blued steel screws on backplate

CC 1694-1735

serviced by me

pierced and chased balance cock with mask