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14K Gold Victorian Open Face Pocket Watch

Partially verified

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.

Dial and front case view of 14k gold open-face pocket watch
Dial and front case view of 14k gold open-face pocket watch — Wiederseim Associates, Inc.. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bidsquare.com
Category
Pocket watch · Open-face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
27
Source-reported date
Victorian
Source-reported place
Not established
Source-reported serial
31359

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “14k gold Victorian open face men's pocket watch”
  • “1.75" dia Gross weight: 49 dwt”
  • “Open-face circular case in yellow or rose-toned metal with a smooth bezel”
  • “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”
  • “Monogrammed on back.”
  • “Wear as expected with age.”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “blue enamel Arabic numerals”
  • “Dial features stylized blue enamel Arabic numerals and outer minute dots”
  • “Ornate pierced hands positioned in the lower-left portion of the dial”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “14k gold Victorian open face men's pocket watch”
  • “serial #31359”
  • “NOTE: WAI does not guarantee watches to be complete or in working order.”

Open research questions

  • What maker's marks, caliber signatures, or hallmarks are visible on the movement or inside the case back?
  • Does serial number 31359 correspond to the movement or the case?
  • What initials or motif constitute the monogram on the reverse of the case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 14K Gold Victorian Open Face Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material14k gold“14k gold Victorian open face men's pocket watch”
NumeralsBlue enamel Arabic numerals“blue enamel Arabic numerals”
Serial Number31359“serial #31359”
Diameter1.75"“1.75" dia”
Gross Weight49 dwt“Gross weight: 49 dwt”
Condition NoteMonogrammed on back“Monogrammed on back.”
Auctioneer Age AttributionVictorian“14k gold Victorian open face men's pocket watch”
General WearWear as expected with age“Wear as expected with age.”

Visible details

  • 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

Research qualifications

  • No movement photographs are provided, and no movement maker or country of origin is stated.
  • Auctioneer explicitly notes watches are not guaranteed to be complete or in working order.
  • Monogram reported on the back is not visible in the front-facing photograph.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

14K OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH sold at auction on 18th August | Bidsquare

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record a6bc84e02d

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