English 18K yellow gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1900

Gold open faced keyless lever watch
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A fine English 18 carat yellow gold open faced pocket watch made by Kleiser & Son in York, circa 1900. This watch has a mechanical manual winding movement featuring a lever escapement. The white enamel dial shows black Roman numerals for the hours, an outer railway minute track, and steel spade hands. The timepiece is housed in a smooth three body, 18 carat solid yellow gold open faced case, with a polished bezel, a fluted winding crown, an adjacent small pin set pusher for time setting, and a round suspension bow. The watch is accompanied by its original fitted presentation case.
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Diameter: 40 mm
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Signed: Kleiser & Son, York
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Kleiser & Son
Founded in 1866 by German immigrants Andrew and Joseph Kleiser, the firm began as a prominent horologist at 18 Stonegate in York, England. Following significant growth in prestige during the late 19th century, the enterprise relocated to a larger premises at 22 Parliament Street around 1900.