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Antique Silver BENNETT Gent's Half Hunter
Pocket Watch English London 1911
A silver Sir John BENNETT Half Hunter pocket watch, hallmarked for London 1911. This pocket watch is made by the famous maker Sir John Bennett (See history underneath). The watch comes with a chain and in an antique watch box.
DIAL: The white enamel dial has black Roman numerals with outer minute divisions. The dial has blued hands and a subsidiary second's dial at the six. The dial is signed: "Sir John Bennett Limited, London".
MOVEMENT: The English ¾ Plate fully screwed movement has blued screws. The original Bennett movement is in great condition as it has just been serviced by my watchmaker however, we cannot guarantee accuracy for an antique watch. The movement is signed: " SIR JOHN BENNETT LTD, 65 CHEAPSIDE & 105 REGENT STREET LONDON" and numbered: 62315.
CASE: The pocket watch lies in a silver case with a smooth finish. The inner side of the case is hallmarked for silver London 1911 with the casemakers initials T.R.A and numbered: 62315.
Diameter: 52 mm - Total Weight: 126 gr - Hallmarked 1911.
History: Sir John Bennett, son of watchmaker John Bennett and Elizabeth Sinnock, was born October 10, 1814, in Kent, England. When his father died, he took over the family jewellery and clock making business with the help of his mother. He became very successful and moved from his shop on Stockwell Street in Greenwich to his soon-to-be famous shop in Cheapside, London, in 1847. He became the biggest retailer of Swiss watches. His activities led to the foundation of the British Horological Institute.

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