English fine pair-cased watch The Flight into Egypt Circa 1700

Silver open faced pocket watch by Prevost
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A fine English pair cased verge pocket watch The Flight into Egypt, circa 1700. The outer case is made of silver and has a raised design depicting the journey of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus to Egypt. The case also has a large hinge on the side. The inner case is also made of silver and has a mark from the case maker. The silver dial has Roman numerals, Arabic minutes, and a date window at six o’clock. The dial’s centre is decorated with foliage and birds against a blue background. The watch has a Dutch full plate movement, which is wound with a key. The movement is decorated with engraved ornaments and has a chain/fusee, baluster movement pillars, verge escapement, and four-arm brass balance. The balance bridge is finely engraved and pierced.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 120 g
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Signed: Prevost, London
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The Flight into Egypt The flight into Egypt is a biblical event described in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 2:13-23), in which Joseph fled to Egypt with his wife Mary and infant son Jesus after a visit by the Magi because they learned that King Herod intends to kill the infants of that area. The episode is frequently shown in art as the final episode of the Nativity of Jesus and was a common component in the cycles of the Virgin’s Life and the Life of Christ.