{"product_id":"fine-and-rare-22k-gold-pair-cased-quarter-repeating-verge-fusee-pocket-watch-by-richard-rooker-london-circa-1715","title":"fine and rare 22k gold pair cased quarter repeating verge fusee pocket watch by Richard Rooker London circa 1715","description":"\u003cp\u003ea 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. sorry I am out of touch with Greek mythology but this scene is no doubt tragic...the inner case with scrolling foliage and birds, polished steel bell, stirrup bow and indistinct hallmark for what looks to be 1715. the deep verge fusee movement with fire gilded plates, pierced and chased balance cock with mask...silver regulator disc to adjust length of swing on balance.  polished steel components on the repeating mechanism...a style that I have never come across before...its a great system that works flawlessly.  early dust cover design held by blued steel screws on backplate...totally original. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooker Richard London apprenticed 1686 to John Clowes. CC 1694-1735. still working in 1748 (Brian Loomes watchmakers of the world)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epresented with a fitted box. possibly why this watch is in such excellent condition...I cannot date the box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57mm in diameter 186 grams...serviced by me\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verge Workshop ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834996347038,"sku":null,"price":27500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/3537\/1308\/files\/IMG_6147.jpg?v=1778701293","url":"https:\/\/www.vergeworkshop.com\/products\/fine-and-rare-22k-gold-pair-cased-quarter-repeating-verge-fusee-pocket-watch-by-richard-rooker-london-circa-1715","provider":"Verge Workshop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}