French 18K yellow gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1920

Gold open faced keyless lever watch
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A fine French 18 carat yellow gold open faced pocket watch retailed by A la Gerbe d’Or in Paris, circa 1920. It has a mechanical crown winding manual movement with a traditional lever escapement. The white enamel dial features black Roman numerals for the hours, an outer minute track, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, and rose gold tone Louis XVI style hands. The timepiece is housed in a round 18 carat yellow gold engine turned case with a highly polished smooth caseback featuring a central circular cartouche, a fluted winding crown, a push piece near the neck, and a round suspension bow. The gold inner cuvette is signed by the retailer A la Gerbe d’Or, A Chapus fils, 88 rue de Rivoli, Paris.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Weight: 76 g
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Signed: À la Gerbe d’Or Paris