English 22k gold watch with repoussé decoration Circa 1765

Gold pair-cased verge pocket watch  
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A fine English 22K gold, pair cased repoussé pocket watch, circa 1765. The outer case is repoussé with a scene depicting The Continence of Scipio, bezels with repoussé rocailles and floral pattern. Gilt dust cap. White enamel dial, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, five-minute Arabic numerals. Gold spade hands.

A gilt brass full-plate movement with square baluster pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, plain steel tree-arm balance, flat balance spring, finely pierced and engraved single-footed cock, diamond endstone, silver regulation disc. Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: James Green  London
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The Continence of Scipio After capturing the city of New Carthage, Cornelius Scipio (born 236 BC.) received as a prize of war a beautiful maiden. Upon learning that she was engaged, he summoned her fiancé and restored her to him unharmed. This act of clemency became a legendary symbol of the Roman nobility. Scipio was dispatched to fight against the Carthaginians in Spain. He was victorious, winning Rome its 2 Spanish provinces. Scipio became consul in 205 BC at the age of 31.