English gilt repeater made for the Ottoman market Circa 1785

Gilt and shagreen verge pocket watch
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Decorated paircase verge watch repeater, made for the Ottoman market by Benjamin Barber London, circa 1785. A gilt paircase, first case with sound opening, probably originally covered with shagreen, later added leather, pierced second case, bell (replaced), original, signed and numbered dome, splendid English verge movement repeating hours and quarters on the bell, round pillars, original and signed enamel dial with Ottoman numerals (hairlines and minimal restoring on the edge), presumably original hands, movement intact, rare.
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Diameter: 56 mm
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Weight: 142 g
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Signed:  Benjamin Barber   London