Swiss gold virgule pocket watch with eccentric dial Circa 1820

Unsigned gold open faced watch
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A Swiss gold open faced virgule pocket watch with an eccentric dial, circa 1820. The watch features an unsigned gilded open work movement with a virgule escapement, a plain three arm balance, a frosted gilded plain cock and barrel cover, and a polished steel index regulator. It boasts a gold engine turned dial, with the centre engraved with a lyre shaped pedestal surmounted by a basket of fruit and apertures for winding and hand setting. The base has a white enamel chapter ring, Arabic numerals, an outer minute ring, and blued steel hands. The gold case showcases a polished back, milled bezels and band, and the pendant is stamped 635.
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Diameter: 33 mm
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Signed: No name
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The movement is unable to wind, but the hands are functioning. The balance is free and will engage the escapement, running for a couple of seconds when given an impetus. The dial is cracked, chipped, and repaired at the edge between 6 and 8 o’clock. There are light scratches throughout the polished central motif. The case has light scuffs and scratches throughout. It appears that the back panel was once taken out and re fitted.