English mother of pearl, red stone set repeater Circa 1720

A English gold mother of pearl and red stone set pair cased quarter repeating watch made for the Dutch market, circa 1720. Gilt verge movement, winged balance cock pierced and engraved with scrolls, baluster pillars. Silver dust cap engraved with maker’s name. Gold champlevé enamel dial with Roman numerals and arcaded chapter ring. The inner case centered by engraved British Royal Arms, pierced and engraved with scrolls inhabited by birds, dolphin head and a dog, bezel fitted with an a toc lever. The outer case with mother of pearl set cartouches applied with red foil backed rock crystal, framed by gold tendrils the openwork reserves pierced and engraved with foliate scrolls. Inner and outer cases stamped with maker’s mark below the crown, dial, movement and dust cap signed.
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