English verge made for the Islamic market Circa 1813-1814

Gold and enamel pair cased verge watch by Markwick Markham
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A fine English 18 carat gold and enamel pair cased verge pocket watch made for the Islamic market, hallmarked London 1813-1814. Frosted gilt brass full plate movement with pierced vase pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock, diamond endstone, silver regulation dial. White enamel dial with Islamic numerals, outer minute track, Islamic five-minute numerals, original gold beetle and poker hands. The back of the outer case with finely painted on enamel miniature of flowers including peony and a rose, translucent red guilloché enamel border and outer white and turquoise enamel border, bezel decorated to match, polished inner case. Dial and movement signed, inner case and movement numbered.
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Diameter: 40.5 mm
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Signed: Markwick Markham Perigal London
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James Markwick became Free of the Clockmaker’s Company on August 6, 1666. His son, James Markwick Jr., became Free of the Company in 1692 by patrimony and died in 1730. The younger James Markwick was an eminent maker, Master of the Clockmakers’ Company in 1720 and a very early user of jewelled bearings. In later years he was in partnership with his son-in-law Robert Markham who succeeded him, under the trading name of Markwick Markham which became famous for watches destined for the Turkish market.