Swiss gold open faced pocket watch with chain from the 19th century

Gold open faced keyless lever watch
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A fine Swiss 18 carat yellow gold open faced keyless lever pocket watch with a matching watch chain, made by LeCoultre in the 19th century. It has a high grade mechanical crown winding movement with a Swiss lever escapement, signed LeCoultre. The white enamel dial features Roman numerals for the hours, an outer minute track, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, and steel hands.
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The timepiece is housed in a round triple body 18 carat solid yellow gold open faced case. The reverse back cover is personalized with a large, intricately chased interlaced monogram cartouche. This opens to reveal a solid 18 carat gold inner protective cuvette with a plain polished finish, followed by an inner mineral glass exhibition window showcasing the gilt brass gear train and frosted movement bars underneath. The watch is accompanied by an ornate 18 carat yellow gold watch chain decorated with detailed openwork filigree navette links weighing 16.58 grams.
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Diameter: 46 mm
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Weight: 90.4 g
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Signed: LeCoultre