French 18K yellow gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1838-1919

Gold open faced pocket watch
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A French 18 carat yellow gold open faced pocket watch, of French workmanship, dating between 1838 and 1919. This watch features a handwound mechanical movement with a lever escapement. It comes with its original presentation case. The white enamel dial has Arabic numeral hour markers, alternating in black (1-12) and red (13-24). The dial also includes an outer railway minute track, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, and pear shaped hands in gilt metal. The round 18 carat yellow gold case has a smooth, polished bezel and a plain, smooth case back. The watch is fitted with a yellow gold cuvette in 18 carat gold. The case bears the French horsehead hallmark, confirming it was used in the French Departments and dating the piece to between 1838 and 1919.
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Diameter: 46 mm
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Weight: 62.5 g
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Signed: No name