French 18K yellow gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1820

Gold open faced key winding verge watch
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A fine French 18 carat yellow gold open faced pocket watch from circa 1820. It has a mechanical key winding fire gilded brass movement with a verge fusee escapement, an intricately pierced and chased balance cock decorated with detailed scrollwork, and a silver regulation disc. The white enamel dial features two winding apertures, elegant black painted Roman numerals for the hours, a fine outer minute track, and a single blued steel hour hand; the minute hand and front crystal glass are missing. The timepiece is housed in a substantial round three body, 18 carat solid yellow gold open faced case with an engine turned ribbed fluted caseband, a sturdy round suspension bow, and a gilt metal inner protective cuvette. The watch comes with an antique ornate winding key.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 112 g
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Signed: No name
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The two winding apertures on the dial are characteristic of early French timepieces. One hole winds the movement, and the second sets the hands using the key.