English gilt silver repoussé pair cased clock watch Circa 1750

Verge clock watch by Joseph Martineau, Sr.
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A very fine English silver gilded repoussé pair cased clock watch, circa 1750.
This watch has a verge movement and a white enamel dial. The dial features Roman radial hours and an outer minutes track with Arabic numerals. The hands are arrow shaped. The watch is housed in silver gilt cases with an outer repoussé design and an inner case with a cartouche and pierced outer border.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Signed: Joseph Martineau Senr London
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This timepiece is a work crafted by the skilled hands of Joseph Martineau, Sr., who was active in London from 1744 to 1759. The movement is signed by the master craftsman himself, bearing the inscription: Joseph Martineau Senr. / LONDON / 738. The case is also signed by Joseph Martineau, Senior, while the face proudly displays MARTINEAU / LONDON. The case and cover are both numbered 738.