Quality Silver "J. W. Benson" Pocket Watch. 1902

Quality Silver "J. W. Benson" Pocket Watch. 1902

Quality Silver "J. W. Benson" Pocket Watch. 1902 (Movement)

Nice quality, key wound, English Lever pocket watch made by the reputable London watchmaker's "J.W.Benson" (watchmakers to Queen Victoria). Dating form 1902.

Heavy sterling silver case with a snap-on bezel, hinged back and dust cover. Back opened to reveal key holes by pressing button mounted in centre of pendant (originally sprung loaded, spring no longer present). Case signed, "J.W.B" (J. W. Benson) and stamped with a full English (London) hallmark corresponding to the year 1902. Case diameter (not including pendant and bow) : 53mm. Case condition : 80%.

White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds. Black Roman numerals. Signed, "J.W.Benson - London". Dial condition : 100%.

Nice quality, gilt, key wound (comes with appropriate period key), English Lever movement with bimetallic compensation balance wheel. Signed, "The Ludgate Watch - J.W.Benson, Ludgate Hill, London - Best London Make - By Warrant to H.M. the late Queen Victoria". Movement condition (appearance) : 90%. Time keeping : good.

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