English silver pair cased repeating watch from the 18th century

Silver, copper and tortoiseshell watch by William Webster
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An English silver and copper pair cased quarter repeating pocket watch in tortoiseshell case from the 18th century.
This pocket watch features a gilt full plate movement with a verge escapement and a pierced and engraved balance cock. The fusee and chain add to the overall functionality of the timepiece. The silver champlevé dial displays Roman radial hours, half-hour markers, and an outer minutes track with Arabic five-minute numerals. Unfortunately, this watch does not have any hands. The plain and pierced inner case is complemented by the tortoiseshell outer case. The works are signed by William Webster of Exchange Alley, who was a member of the Clockmakers’ Company from 1710 to 1734 and passed away in 1735. The dial is signed by Renaud of London.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Signed: Renaud London
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William Webster was a skilled English watchmaker who was based in Exchange Alley, London. He began his career as an apprentice to his uncle, John Barnett, in March 1702. Sadly, Barnett passed away just six months later. Webster then went on to work with Thomas Tompion, where he honed his skills and became a highly skilled watchmaker. In July 1710, he became a member of the Clockmakers Company and opened his shop on Exchange Alley the following year. After Tompion’s death, Webster advertised that he had learned all of Tompion’s secrets and became a highly respected watchmaker in his own right. He even served as the Junior Warden of the Clockmakers Company from 1734 until he died in 1735. Webster’s legacy as a skilled watchmaker continues to be celebrated today.
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Case damaged and missing hands.