French 18 carat gold and bloodstone verge watch Circa 1750

Gold and bloodstone quarter repeater
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An early and extremely rare quarter repeating verge pocket watch with bloodstone case made by Hervé in Paris, France, circa 1750. The open faced case of this watch is crafted from bloodstone mounted in 18 carat gold. The white enamel Louis XV dial has Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track and Arabic five minutes, the hands are missing. The numbered movement has a verge escapement repeating the hours and quarter hours.
The movement is signed.
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Diameter: 42 mm
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Weight: 68 g
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Signed: Hervé Paris
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Verge watches with gemstone cases are generally very rare and wanted collector’s items, with repeaters, they are extremely rare. The present piece is a highly interesting restoration object. In working order and perfect condition, this watch would be valued at € 8.000-12.000.