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Victorian Silver Pocket Watch, JW Benson, London
A good, antique, Victorian, English Sterling Silver Pocket Watch made by J W Benson and dating from c1886.
J W Benson was an important firm of Jewellers, Silversmiths and Watchmakers, founded in 1847. They were holders of the Royal Warrant (maker's to the Royal Family).
The silver watch case is hallmarked with the maker's mark "JWB" for J W Benson, the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the Leopard's Head London town mark and date letter "L" for 1886/87. The rear of the case has a central cartouche surrounded by a garter but this has some wear through years of polishing.
The white enamel dial is signed by the maker "J W Benson, London". It has the hours in Roman numerals and a sub seconds dial at six o'clock.
The good quality movement is in excellent condition and working order. It is key wound and set with the key provided. It is signed by the maker "J W Benson, Ludgate Hill, London" and also with the watch model name "The Ludgate Watch - Best London Make". Also signed "By Warrant to H M The Queen" (Queen Victoria). The watch has the serial number 35703.
SellerDeveron Jewellers
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Scotland
Tel : 0789 6411730
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J W Benson was an important firm of Jewellers, Silversmiths and Watchmakers, founded in 1847. They were holders of the Royal Warrant (maker's to the Royal Family).
The silver watch case is hallmarked with the maker's mark "JWB" for J W Benson, the Lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, the Leopard's Head London town mark and date letter "L" for 1886/87. The rear of the case has a central cartouche surrounded by a garter but this has some wear through years of polishing.
The white enamel dial is signed by the maker "J W Benson, London". It has the hours in Roman numerals and a sub seconds dial at six o'clock.
The good quality movement is in excellent condition and working order. It is key wound and set with the key provided. It is signed by the maker "J W Benson, Ludgate Hill, London" and also with the watch model name "The Ludgate Watch - Best London Make". Also signed "By Warrant to H M The Queen" (Queen Victoria). The watch has the serial number 35703.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
DimensionsIt measures 50mm in diameter.
The weight is 119.6g
Category Antique and Vintage Watches
Date 1886
Late Victorian Antiques Material Silver
Origin English
Maker J.W. Benson
Condition In god condition and working order
Item code as246a802
Status Sold
£225.00
$276.82
€268.76
$
€
Conversion rates as of 9/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Deveron Jewellers
By appointment only
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Tel : 0789 6411730
Non UK callers : +44 789 6411730
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