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18ct Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Floral Dial

Partially verified

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.

Front view of the open-faced gold pocket watch showing the floral dial and Roman numerals
Front view of the open-faced gold pocket watch showing the floral dial and Roman numerals — Bushells Antiques / Proantic. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.proantic.com
Category
Pocket watch · Open-faced pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
1520924
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
19th century
Country
Not established

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

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “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”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch”
  • “Patterned engraving along the circumference of the bezel and case band”
  • “Top pendant with suspension bow”
  • “Weight: 40.1g”
  • “Engraved Lettering To Back: ACJ”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Period: 19th century”
  • “Material: Gold”
  • “Reference (ID): 1520924”

Open research questions

  • What movement caliber and escapement type are fitted within the case?
  • Do internal case back markings or hallmarks confirm the gold purity, maker, or date of manufacture?
  • Is there a maker or retailer signature present on the movement or inner cuvette?
  • What decorative motifs, if any, surround the reported 'ACJ' lettering on the reverse of the case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 18ct Gold Open Faced Pocket Watch with Floral Dial
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Material18ct Gold“18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch”
Total Weight40.1g“Weight: 40.1g”
Case Back EngravingACJ“Engraved Lettering To Back: ACJ”
Period19th century“Period: 19th century”
Seller Reference ID1520924“Reference (ID): 1520924”
Reported MaterialGold / 18ct Gold“18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch”

Visible details

  • 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

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber, escapement type, and internal hallmarks are neither visible nor described in the listing
  • Case back engraving 'ACJ' is reported by the seller but not visible in the provided primary image
  • Specific maker or manufacturer is not identified

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

Consulted source

Proantic: 18ct Gold Highly Detailed Open Faced Pocket Watch Gold Flora

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 618ab0bfd4

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