English silver pair-cased verge pocket watch with alarm Circa 1710

Silver open faced pocket watch by Charles Goode
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A rare, English verge pocket watch with alarm in a leather-covered outer protective case, circa 1710.
Two cases: outer case – silver, leather-covered, applied stud decoration, sound holes, large lateral hinge; and an inner case – silver, around the edge openwork decoration and engravings of birds, foliage, scrollwork and two cartouches with engraved landscapes, rear bell, seven-piece hinge. Silver, champlevé dial with inlaid radial Roman hours, central alarm disc with Arabic numerals, and Poker & Beetle hands. Fine full plate movement, keywind, firegilt, signed, applied engraved and open work ornaments, chain/fusee, two hammers, baluster movement pillars, steel balance, open work balance cock with fine floral engravings and mascaron, chatoned diamond endstone on balance.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 192 g
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Signed: Charles Goode, London
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Charles Goode, English watchmaker
Charles Goode (Good) was a clockmaker at Saint Maryn, Strand, Middlesex in London, active from about 1686 to 1730. He was a member of the Clockmakers Company. Charles was the tutor to his nephew, John Goode. Charles Goode was one of the first in London to use stones as bearings. Makers such as Goode, Thomas Tompion, and George Graham were among the few who used gemstones in verge escapement watches. At that time, this was not common practice.
Charles Goode died in 1730, his will was published on April 7th.