| An early 18th Century English quarter repeating verge in a later silver open faced case. Deep full plate fire gilt movement with profusely engraved gilt dust ring secured by two sprung clips. Turned baluster pillars. Fusee and chain with worm and wheel barrel setup between the plates.
Pierced and engraved cock, the table decorated with a mask and two birds, broad pierced and engraved foot. Plain gilt balance, silver regulator disc. Push pendant quarter repeating on a bell in the case. Later white enamel dial with Roman numerals, small repaired chip by the 12, blue steel hands. Purpose made plain silver open face case hallmarked London 1824. The band of the case drilled to allow the bell to be heard clearly, maker's mark
"HB" in a rectangle.
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