French 18K yellow gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1900

Gold open faced cylinder watch
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A fine French 18 carat yellow gold open faced pocket watch, circa 1900. This watch has a mechanical key wound movement with a cylinder escapement. The white enamel dial shows black Roman numerals for the hours, an outer minute track with Arabic numerals from 5 to 60, and ornate filigree gold hands. The timepiece is housed in an 18 carat solid yellow gold open faced case bearing a French horse warranty hallmark. It features a polished winding stem, a sturdy round suspension bow, and a reverse back cover decorated with a fine guilloché pattern surrounding a central shield cartouche engraved with a PG monogram. This is enclosed within a richly chased and engraved frame of flowers and dense foliage, complete with a matching gold cuvette.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Weight: 62.6 g
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Signed: No name