Fine English gilt-metal quarter striking clockwatch Circa 1780

Gilt watch for the Turkish market by Daniel de st. Leu
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An English pocket watch, made by Daniel de st. Leu for George Prior, London. a fine and large gilt metal and painted horn pair cased two train quarter striking clock watch, made for the Turkish market, circa 1780. Fire gilt full plate movement, finely pierced and engraved balance cock, finely engraved foot, two train chain fusée with verge escapement, turned pillars, two steel hammers striking the quarters, half hours and hours on a bell positioned in the case.
White enamel dial, black Turkish numerals, gilt beetle and poker hands.
Pierced and profusely engraved inner case with floral designs, strike/silent level in the bezel, outer painted horn scene depicting a galleon under full sail departing the harbour, pierced gilt and decorative embellishments, heavy squared hinge Dust cover, movement and dial signed.
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Diameter: 60 mm
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Signed: George Prior London
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A Swiss emigré, Daniel De St Leu is recorded as being active in London from 1753 until 1797. During this period he specialized in clocks and watches decorated for the Turkish market. In 1765 he was appointed Watchmaker to Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III.