French silver verge skeletonized pocket watch Circa 1770

Silver open faced pocket watch
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A skeletonized verge pocket watch glazed on the back side and studded with paste stones, circa 1770.
A silver, gilt/paste stones case, enamel dial, skeletonized, chain/fusee, three arm steel balance.
This delicate verge pocket watch is glazed on both sides and the band has been decorated with fine floral engraving. The bezels on front and back are both studded with paste stones and the movement has been lavishly ornamented with screwed on, stone studded silver tendrils and a stylized crown.
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Diameter: 39 mm
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Weight: 48 g
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Signed:  L’Epine  Paris