Swiss nielloed silver open faced pocket watch Circa 1900

Nielloed silver decorated pocket watch
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A fine Swiss, nielloed silver, open faced, keyless pocket watch, circa 1900. Commemorating the Tir Cantonal Genevois, retailed by Rodolphe Uhlman. A massive case, bezel, band and bow with floral damascened decoration, the back decorated with a Swiss soldier and lady justice pointing to a book dated 1602 celebrating the tri-centennaire de la Fete de l’Escalade. Hinged silver cuvette with engraved William Tell and son.
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White enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, outer minute track with minute markers, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold Louis XVI hands. A frosted gilt movement, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Case and movement signed.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Signed: Rodolphe Uhlman  Swiss