Oversized English open faced verge with alarm Circa 1725

Silver verge with alarm by Windmills & Bennet
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An English oversized silver open faced verge watch with alarm, circa 1725. Gilt finished verge movement, pierced and engraved balance cock and foot, chain fusée, engraved alarm barrel, later alarm bell. Silver dial with gilt-brass surround, Roman numerals and rotating inner alarm disc with indicator hand. Pierced and engraved inner case, the outer case further pierced and engraved with grotesques design. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 62 mm
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Signed: Windmil London