English 20k gold open worked Repoussé watch Circa 1792

Gold open faced verge pocket watch
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A decorative pair cased verge pocket watch with open worked “Repoussé” decoration “Cephalus and Procris”circa 1792.
The inner- and outer case are 20 carat gold, case maker’s punch mark “RP” (possibly Richard Pellman of Clerkenwell). Enamel dial, full plate movement, chain/fusee, three arm steel balance.
This exquisitely finished pocket watch has a striking finely decorated outer case. The back shows a magnificent ornament: a lavishly chased area with open work scene, so that the figures stand out dramatically against the background and appear almost three dimensional.
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Diameter: 47 mm
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Weight: 97 g
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Signed:  James Freshfield  London
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English watchmaker James Freshfield (1751-1803) became a member of the Clockmakers Company in 1774. His son James William was a renowned lawyer who had nevertheless trained as a watchmaker originally. Several famous makers such as John Wright, Edward Roberts and Thomas Pritchard apprenticed with James Freshfield.

The case has some dents, slightly damaged.
The dial slightly scratched.