English silver verge repeater pocket watch Circa 1750

Unusual small verge watch with tortoiseshell
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A rare small verge watch with repeater, made by Eliizer & James Chater in London, England, circa 1750. The double case of this watch was crafted from silver and features an outer case covered with tortoiseshell, a pierced inner case and a bell. The very nicely preserved enamel dial features an outer minutes and hour track with Arabic hour numerals and the original hands, but the glass of the item presented here is missing. The numbered movement is equipped with a very fine verge escapement and an hours and quarters repeater.
The movement is signed.
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Diameter: 39 mm
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Weight: 66 g
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Signed: Elizier & James Chater London
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Chater
The Chater family was a prominent multi generational dynasty of London watch and clockmakers active throughout the 18th century, primarily operating in the Cornhill and Aldersgate areas. They were members of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, with several family members serving in leadership roles.