Dutch silver verge with date and moon phases Circa 1740

Early pair cased verge with date and moon phases by De Ruyge
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A fine and early Dutch silver pair cased verge pocket watch with date and moon phases, circa 1740. Full plate gilt finished verge movement, chain fusée, pierced and engraved balance cock, three armed balance, silvered regulator plate, Egyptian columns. Silver dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions, aperture for phases of the moon, chased and engraved female figure, date aperture at the 6 position. Polished outer and inner cases. Dial and movement signed, inner case stamped DR.
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Diameter outer case: 60 mm
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Signed: Corn. De Ruyge Amsterdam