18ct Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Floral Dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
This open-faced pocket watch is stated by the source to be cased in 18ct gold and dated to the 19th century. The watch features a gold-tone dial decorated with a central engraved floral bouquet, surrounded by Roman numeral hour markers and an outer dotted border track.
The case band and bezel display engraved foliate scroll texturing. The listing reports that the back of the case features engraved lettering reading 'ACJ'. The total weight of the piece is reported as 40.1 grams.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-faced pocket watch
- Period
- 19th century
- Material
- 18ct Gold
- Total Weight
- 40.1g
- Case Back Engraving
- ACJ
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The open-faced watch displays a gold-tone dial featuring a centrally positioned engraved floral spray on the dial. The chapter ring features Roman numerals for hour markers and a perimeter ring of raised dots bordering the perimeter. Visible time indication is provided by Breguet-style or eccentric-tipped blued hands.
- Visible features
- • Centrally positioned engraved floral spray on the dial • Dial features Roman numerals for hour markers and a perimeter ring of raised dots • Breguet-style or eccentric-tipped blued hands • Patterned engraving along the circumference of the bezel and case band • Top pendant with suspension bow
- Case and Exterior Decoration
- The listing describes the watch as an '18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch' with 'Patterned engraving along the circumference of the bezel and case band'. A top pendant with suspension bow is positioned at the top of the case. The seller reports a total weight of 40.1g for the piece, alongside 'Engraved Lettering To Back: ACJ'. This case back engraving is noted by the source but is not visible in the provided primary front-facing photograph.
- Period and Source Documentation
- The seller places the watch in the '19th century'. The listing describes the object under 'Material: Gold' and provides a reference ID of 1520924. Details regarding the movement caliber, escapement type, maker identity, and internal hallmarks are not recorded in this source.
Identification
- Reference
- 1520924
- 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: Movement caliber, escapement type, and internal hallmarks are neither visible nor described in the listing
- Research required: Case back engraving 'ACJ' is reported by the seller but not visible in the provided primary image
- Research required: Specific maker or manufacturer is not identified