English agate and gold open faced verge watch Circa 1750

Agate key wound pocket watch
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An English agate and gold open faced key wound pocket watch, circa 1750. The full plate movement with pilasters, chain and fusee, a verge escapement, an engraved and open worked cock with the face of Chronos, fine adjustment and a small auxiliary dial. White enamel dial with Roman hours, an outer minute track, Arabic quarter hour numerals and original gold Louis XV hands. A case of agate in gold mounting and a stone set bezel on the front. Movement signed and numbered.
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Diameter: 40 mm
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Weight: 58 g
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Signed: J. Hubert London