English gold and enamel verge with chatelaine from Circa 1750

Gold and enamel watch with chatelaine, probably by Francis Perigal
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An English antique gold and enamel masterpiece, circa 1750. Full plate movement with a pierced and engraved masked balance cock, a diamond endstone, and a verge escapement. The enamel dial displays Roman radial hours, an outer minutes track with Arabic five-minute numerals, and blued steel hands. The enamel gold case is adorned with diamonds, agate cartouches and punched rococo gold mountings and comes with a matching chatelaine. The movement is signed Fras Perigal/London on the back plate, numbered 17389. The case is marked GH.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Signed: Fras Perigal London
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Five individuals with the last name Perigal are mentioned in the London Clockmakers’ Company records from the eighteenth century. It is possible that this particular watch was crafted by either Francis Perigal, the founder of the family who operated a shop in the Royal Exchange from 1741-1770, or his son, also named Francis, who was active from 1748-1775.

Dial with hairlines, damages and replaced hour hand.