Rare, early Swiss silver verge watch with alarm Circa 1690

Silver two train watch with alarm by Jaques Morel
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A rare and early Swiss silver open faced two train verge watch with alarm and outer protective case, circa 1690. Gilt finished two train verge movement, chain fusée, pierced gilt brass foliage decorated alarm going barrel, alarm striking on one hammer onto a bell, pierced and engraved foliage decorated balance cock, blued steel regulation slide. Chased silver dial with Roman numerals, lozenge shaped half hour divisions, inner quarter hour divisions, single steel hand, inner rotating alarm ring with Arabic numerals, central steel alarm hand and raised foliage decorated centre. Case with pierced and engraved band decorated with foliage, birds and huntsmen and dogs chasing a hare, split bezel with seven piece hinge, pinwork and pierced leather covered silver outer protective case. Movement signed.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Jaques Morel