French magnificent silver repeating oignon watch Circa 1720

Silver quarter repeater
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A magnificent quarter repeating oignon pocket watch made by Antoine Naudin in Paris, France, circa 1720. The beautifully pierced and engraved case of this watch, crafted from silver, is fitted with a bell, and features mythical creatures and various animals on the back. The white enamel dial has Roman hour markers, an outer minute track with Arabic five minute numerals, and steel poker & beetle hands. The movement with especially fine silver decoration has a verge escapement and hexagonal pillars, repeating the hours and quarter hours.
The movement is signed.
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Diameter: 59 mm
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Weight: 193 g
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Signed: Naudin à Paris
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Naudin
The watchmaker Antoine Naudin was registered in Paris. He became master in 1725.