Joseph Martineau, Senior, London Antique Small Gold Pair-Cased Quarter-Hour Repeater Open Face Pocket Watch
18 kt., key-wind, key-set, circular gold matte and bright finish dial, black Roman numerals, beetle and pocket metal hands, minute indicators, outer case of gold repoussé allegorical scene of leisure, dia. ap. 48.95 mm., inner and outer case with pierced foliate engraving for sound holes, gold inner case with brass and metal movement, rear bell, movement protection cap, dia. ap. 42.35 mm., gilt-brass full plate movement, chain/fusée for going train, engraved barrel for repeater, two hammers, verge escapement, three-arm balance, tapered round pillars, engraved balance cock, dial, movement and dust cover signed Joseph Martineau London , movement no. 1142 , c. 1760 , outer case ap. 20.5 dwts., ap. 80.8 dwts. gross.
