Dutch pair cased verge pocket watch “Oignon” Circa 1730

Silver open faced pocket watch by William Gib
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A rare Dutch double cased verge pocket watch “Oignon”, circa 1730.
Two cases: an inner and an outer case, both from silver with guild punch mark “M” and large lateral hinge. Enamel dial with radial Roman hours, Arabic minutes and “Poker & Beetle” hands. Fire gilt full plate movement with applied decorations, chain/fusee, pierced flower-shaped movement pillars, pierced and engraved balance cock with cupid decor and mock pendulum aperture.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 138 g
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Signed: William Gib, Rotterdam
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William Gib William Gib was originally from England who began working at 2, Blaak, in Rotterdam around 1699 and was later “hooftman” (principal) of the St. Eloys Guild. Gib married Anna Romilius around 1700; he was first mentioned in the city’s municipal records on October 9, 1700, when a child of his was baptised. Most of Gib’s clocks show strong English influences. He died in 1732.