French silver open faced key wind pocket watch Circa 1790

Silver open faced verge pocket watch
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A fine French silver open faced pocket watch, circa 1790. This watch has a mechanical key winding movement with a verge escapement, chain and fusee, and a silver regulation dial with blued steel hands. It is decorated with intricate openwork floral filigree engraving and set with vibrant red and blue decorative paste stones. The white enamel dial features bold black Roman numerals for the hours, an outer railway minute track, an inner gold painted floral wreath, and elegant blued steel hands. The timepiece is housed in a substantial silver open faced case featuring an inner lid adorned with an exquisite engraved river landscape, complemented by a decorative engine turned outer bezel.
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Diameter: 65 mm
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Signed: No name