Eardley Norton. A late 18th century quarter repeating open face pocket watch  No.8469, Circa 1780 Full plate cylinder movement, pierced and engraved balance cock with 3-arm balance, pearl faux 'end stone', silver regulation, hammers striking hours and quarters on a bell, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, black outer minute divisions, gilt hands, polished case with pierced and engraved band, plunge repeat via the bow, case, inner signed and numbered cap, bell secured by 1 screw, dial, cap and movement signed 52mm diameter Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece

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