J.W.Benson - 1885 - Sterling Silver - 1850-1900

J.W. Benson London - Sterling Silver Pocket Watch with Original Key - Best London Make - c.1880-1900

An exceptional antique pocket watch by the renowned London maker J.W. Benson, one of the most respected names in British watchmaking during the Victorian era.

This elegant timepiece features a beautiful white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. The movement is fully signed “J.W. Benson London – Best London Make” and is housed within a solid sterling silver case bearing British hallmarks.

The watch retains its original winding key, a desirable feature that is increasingly difficult to find on surviving examples.

The combination of a signed movement, sterling silver hallmarked case, original key and classic Victorian design makes this a highly collectible piece for enthusiasts of antique British horology.

Specifications:

• Maker: J.W. Benson, London
• Period: Circa 1880-1900
• Sterling Silver Case (.925)
• London Hallmarks
• White Enamel Dial
• Roman Numerals
• Blued Steel Hands
• Subsidiary Seconds Dial
• Key-Wind Movement
• Original Key Included
• Signed Movement
• "Best London Make"
• Serial Number: 62386
• Total Weight: 124 Grams

Condition:

Good antique condition for its age.

The watch shows normal signs of age and use consistent with a genuine Victorian pocket watch. The enamel dial remains attractive and the movement is clean and correctly signed.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description and condition report.

A rare opportunity to acquire an authentic J.W. Benson London pocket watch from the golden age of British watchmaking.

Shipping:

The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped from the United Kingdom using tracked and insured delivery.

International bidders are welcome.

Please note that any customs duties, VAT, import taxes or other charges imposed by the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer.

The photographs form an integral part of the description and condition report.