German silver repoussé double case verge pocket watch Circa 1770

Pocket watch with 1/8 hour repeater
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A repoussé double case verge watch with 7½ minutes repeater, made by Johann Michael Baur in Friedberg, Germany, circa 1770. The outer case of this watch with a full hunter double case housing is beautiful repoussé with fine sound openings and the inner case is pierced. The dust cover is engraved with Friedberg and the white enamel dial with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes and red gold hands is well preserved. The movement has a verge escapement with a very rare 7½ minutes repeater on a bell.
Movement signed
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Weight: 111 g
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Signed: Johann Michael Baur
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Johann Michael Baur was a well-known watchmaker who worked in Friedberg, Germany around 1770. He was known for his high quality timepieces, which were highly sought after by collectors. Compared to other watchmakers of his time, Baur’s watches were known for their precision and accuracy. He was also known for his innovative designs and use of high quality materials, which set his watches apart from those of his competitors. Baur’s watches were often decorated with intricate engravings and other decorative elements, which added to their aesthetic appeal. He was also known for his use of complex mechanisms and complications, which made his watches highly functional as well as visually impressive.