14K Gold Victorian Open Face Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Victorian
This open-face men's pocket watch is cased in 14k gold and attributed to the Victorian period by the auctioneer. The dial displays blue enamel Arabic numerals along with openwork pierced hands.
According to the auction description, the watch measures approximately 1.75 inches in diameter, has a gross weight of 49 dwt, and bears serial number 31359. The case back is reported to be monogrammed, and a winding crown with an oval bow is situated at the top at 12 o'clock.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Diameter
- 1.75"
- Numerals
- Blue enamel Arabic numerals
- Gross Weight
- 49 dwt
- Case Material
- 14k gold
- Serial Number
- 31359
- Condition Note
- Monogrammed on back
Design
- Visible features
- • Open-face circular case in yellow or rose-toned metal with a smooth bezel • Dial features stylized blue enamel Arabic numerals and outer minute dots • Ornate pierced hands positioned in the lower-left portion of the dial • Winding crown and rounded bow located at the 12 o'clock position • Visible hinge located along the case edge near the 6 o'clock position
- Dial and Hand Execution
- The dial features stylized blue enamel Arabic numerals along with an outer track of minute dots. Centrally mounted ornate hands exhibit a pierced openwork pattern, shown positioned in the lower-left section of the dial face. No maker's signature, retailer name, or country of origin appears on the visible area of the dial in the provided image.
- Movement Documentation and Cataloguing Limits
- The auction catalog reports serial number 31359 and attributes the watch to the Victorian era. The internal movement is neither depicted nor described with respect to caliber, jewel count, layout, or escapement type. The catalog specifically notes: 'NOTE: WAI does not guarantee watches to be complete or in working order.' Consequently, mechanical completeness and operational condition are unverified.
- Case Construction and Physical Characteristics
- The timepiece is an open-face pocket watch featuring a circular case in yellow or rose-toned metal with a smooth bezel. The auction description lists the metal as 14k gold, with an approximate diameter of 1.75 inches and a gross weight of 49 dwt. At the 12 o'clock position, a winding crown is fitted with a rounded bow, and an external hinge is visible along the case edge near the 6 o'clock position. The case back is described in the listing as monogrammed, with 'Wear as expected with age.' As no photographs of the case back or interior are provided, the initials, monogram design, and any interior case maker marks or hallmarks are not recorded in this source.
Identification
- Serial number
- 31359
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: No movement photographs are provided, and no movement maker or country of origin is stated.
- Research required: Auctioneer explicitly notes watches are not guaranteed to be complete or in working order.
- Research required: Monogram reported on the back is not visible in the front-facing photograph.