Eardley Norton Gold Repousse Quarter Repeating Watch

An Eardley Norton gold repousse quarter repeating key wind open faced pair cased watch, gilt metal full plate cylinder movement with finely engraved and pierced balance cock. The movement signed 'Eardley Norton London' and numbered 2668. The white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, gold 'Arrow' hands. The pierced and engraved gold inner case hallmarked London 1769. The gilt metal repousse outer case depicting a classical scene of justice. The cloth to the inside 'To a friend' and hand written 'I. B. Marshall. A small token of Brotherhood T. M.' with a black leather travelling case. circa 1769. Diameter: 45 mm. Provenance: Sotheby's 1982, the collection of Dr Trevor Hyde, Sydney, acquired from the above. Other Notes: Eardley Norton, born 1738, Lincolnshire, working from 49 St John Street, Clerkenwell London from the mid 18th century. He is recorded as patenting in 1771 a striking mechanism for clocks and repeating movement for watches. Member of the Clockmakers Company in 1770. Condition: gilt metal external case in excellent condition with no rubbing. Enamel dial has a very fine hairline fracture. Glass is excellent. Inner gold watch case is in fine condition with internal hallmarks. Inner movement is jewelled and signed. Overall, in very good condition with no visible signs of repair or damage.