English 22k gold quarter repeating Repoussé watch Circa 1720

Gold open faced verge pocket watch
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A striking ornamental double case verge pocket watch with quarter repeater and Repoussé outer case: Cupid begs Venus to give his arrows back, circa 1720.
The outer- and innercase are 22 carat gold, finely engraved and pierced, rear bell. Enamel dial, roman numerals, full plate movement, chain/fusee, two hammers, three arm steel balance.
In addition to the period volutes and open work foliage pattern, the outer case of this extremely attractive English pocket watch shows an elaborate scene in the centre of the back with Venus, goddess of love, and Cupid, where Cupid is kneeling before Venus and begs her to give back his bow and the arrows Venus is holding. The scene is surrounded by four cartouches that are decorated with narrative scenes of a bird teasing a dog. Equally finely worked is the inner case that has open work foliage for the repeater, birds, the portrait of a lady and the view of a town.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Weight: 122 g
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Signed:  Charles Murray  London
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Charles Murray was working as a watchmaker in London from 1690 to 1730.
He was apprenticed by Thomas Dyde. It is assumed that Murray worked for Thomas Tompion.