English gold repeating verge in glazed outer case Circa 1760

Gold freestanding repoussé quarter repeater by Perigal
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An English quarter repeating verge in freestanding repoussé pair cases, circa 1760. Full plate fire gilt movement with dust cover, pierced and engraved cock, diamond endstone in a blue steel setting, pierced and engraved plate for the silver regulator disc, fusee and chain with worm and wheel barrel set-up between the plates, plain three-arm gilt balance, blue steel spiral hairspring. Push pendant quarter on a bell in the case. Signed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, decorative gilt hands. Fine gold pair cases fitted in a contemporary third protective outer with glazed back, shagreen covered gilt metal bezels decorated with gilt pique pins. Inner case pierced and engraved around the edge, number of the watch engraved in a cartouche below the gold push pendant and bow. Rare freestanding repoussé outer case pierces and engraved around the edge, chased and engraved scene in deep relief of a soldier and his companions meeting with a classically dressed woman.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Signed: Perigal London
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The freestanding technique allows a greater depth by piercing part of the scene and adding a second piece of chased and engraved gold behind it.