Fine French 18K gold quarter repeating pocket watch Circa 1750

Gold open faced verge watch with striking mechanism
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A fine French gold, key winding, open faced pocket watch with quarter repeating striking mechanism, made by Frères Castel in Paris, circa mid 18th century. This watch features a signed mechanical movement with key winding, a verge escapement, a chased and pierced cock, a spiral balance, a spindle and chain, and a setting disc. It has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, a minute track, a square winding mechanism at 2 o’clock, and Louis XV style hands. The plain polished gold Louis XV case has a round on the hinge, a smooth back, and bears the IT master mark.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Weight: 116.5 g
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Signed: Les Frères Castel Paris
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Castel, Jean Louis, a watchmaker in Paris (Compagnon) located on Rue Saint Louis near the Palais, married Marie Catherine Revilliard.
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Visible wear and tear throughout. Movement not working.