Unusual English quarter repeating repoussé verge Circa 1720

Gold pair cased repoussé quarter repeater by John Archambo
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A fine and unusual English 18 carat gold pair cased quarter repeating repoussé verge watch, circa 1720. Gilt finished verge movement, chain fusée, finely pierced and engraved balance cock and foot, plain three-armed balance, repeating on two hammers onto a bell, gilt metal dust cap. Later white enamel dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic five-minute divisions. The inner case with finely pierced scroll and floral decorated band, the back is centred by an engraved trophy of arms, the outer case with finely chased, pierced and embossed scroll and foliage decorated bezel, and the reverse is centred by a pierced, chased and embossed convivial scene in high relief, repeating through the pendant. Movement signed, dust cap signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Signed: John Archambo London