Up for bidding is this stunning full sized gents overall condition is very good, stamped fine silver. A very nice english silver gentlemans pocket watch by j w benson in immaculate, near perfect condition, extremely difficult to fault in any way. A sterling silver case pocket watch, white enamel dial, with second at 6 oclock, going case by aaron lufkin dennison, birmingham 1926. Benson were one of londons most famous retailers of fine clocks and watches until their latest premises on regent street were destroyed during the secondworld war. Lever sterling silver antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Presenting jw benson gentlemans theme available for sale here online. The company jw benson was founded in 1847 not just by james william benson, but also his older brother samuel suckley benson under the name. Benson silver birmingham half hunter pocket watch 1927worldwide shippingyou are bidding on an original high quality j. He was the official watchmaker to the admiralty and the war department and he also held a number of royal warrants as watchmaker to queen victoria, the prince of wales, the tsar of russia and several other royal families. Antique and vintage pocket watches, english silver pocket watch jw benson. W benson pocket watch with beautiful chain 1900 spencer james antiques. Close up of a jw benson pocket watch an alpine quartz pocket watch set against a black background. Benson silver pocket watch ashtonblakey vintage watches. The platinum level benson appreciates your support so much that your name will be included in our websites history section and you will receive a free timepiece of your choice and any interchangeable strap of your choice.
Benson england pocket watches price guide and values. An edwardian silver open face pocket watch by jw benson, london, marked to queen victoria. Benson the ludgate pocket watch is hallmarked for london 1890. The glazed cover of this half or demihunter timepiece has remnants of blue enamel to the outer case chapter ring, and opens to a white enamel dial, with doubletapered hour hand designed to aid in telling time without opening the cover. Founded in 1846, it has a long history, initially as a maker of pocket. Hi guys, i have aquired an 18ct gold jw benson pocket watch. Vintage jw benson watches for sale vintage watches.
Breitling occupies an interesting position in the experienced vintage watch collectors mind. May, 2015 building a shipping container home ep02 moving, cutting, and framing a container house duration. Victorian solid 18k yellow gold full hunter pocket watch jw benson, london 1901. Measuring 50mm across by 70mm to the top of the bow, this gents pocket watch has a lovely clean dial with traditional roman numerals and the subseconds at the bottom. Help download the free ebay app download the free ebay app sign out. A antique silver hallmarked there is some age related wear and an area of damage. Benson silver birmingham half hunter pocket watch 1927.
James william benson 12 april 1826 7 october 1878 was an english scientific instrument. J w benson originated in 1847, founded by james william benson and samuel suckley benson. This 9ct gold antique pocket watch by jw benson made in 1912 feels perfect to hold in the palm of your hand with the right weight and size to it and is in such good condition. Benson silver pocket watch made in 1897 the bank english movement. Jw benson london pocket watch movement for repair or parts a78. I have some silver chains in stock to match with this pocket watch so please see my other listing or contact me for more. Bensons 1920s catalogue shows this silver cased model, with gold fittings and in a velvet lined morocco case w. Most of the watches we are offered are gold watches, although there is a strong trend today for steel watches. A 1930s silver j w benson pocket watch, antique silver chain, sampson morden silver pencil and j w benson presentation box. For clarity this picture does not include the sponsors mark, but a set of british hallmarks is not valid without a sponsors mark.
J w benson pocket watch for sale in uk view 57 bargains. Jul 14, 2017 breitling occupies an interesting position in the experienced vintage watch collectors mind. Two silver pocket watch cases, minor pocket watches, wrist watches and parts sold for. Marks in watch cases hallmarks, sponsors marks, etc. Benson pocket watches are truly magnificent timepieces and j. A 20th century 9ct gold open face keyless wind open face pocket watch signed j.
Jw benson s last stand came immediately afterwards when its title was used as an importer of iwc and jaeger lecoultre watches for a few years in the mid1990s. The white enamel dial has black roman numerals, outer minute divisions and a. Pieces of time gold half hunter by benson a 20 th century english lever in a gold half hunter case and signed presentation case. Building a shipping container home ep02 moving, cutting, and framing a container house duration. Del boy find, 18ct gold pocket watch history help page 1. Gold pocket watch swinging side to side to indicate the passing of time, on a black background. Benson half hunter pocket watch hallmarked for birmingham 1927. J w benson for sale in uk 34 secondhand j w bensons. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. An english silver full hunter pocket watch by jw benson, london. For sale on 1stdibs this watch is smaller than standard size of pocket watch.
Small rare jw benson london maker silver pocket watch. Jw benson silver demihunter pocket watch in excellent condition after having just been serviced and movement is sparkling. They were regarded as one of victorian londons most prestigious retail jewellers and they also manufactured their own watch movements. Benson pocket watch made of sterling silver, manufactured circa 1885. With a sterling silver fob chain and a one 1911 australian shilling coin as a charm. White enamel dial is in perfect condition and signed. Antique silver hallmarked pocket watch pictures vintage j w benson automatic mans watch. Keykess wind and pin set lever escapement pocket watch from 1906. W benson london, the white enamel dial with black arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial to six oclock, bordered by a minute track, the plain round case with london hallmark for 1931, numbered 1412, signed fifteen jewel movement with club tooth lever escapement and overcoil hairspring. This beautiful and collectible watch is a 17 jewel signed jw benson with swiss movement. Benson london sterling silver half hunter pocket watch c. Collect from colchester within a week of sale please.
Smith silver pocket watch 1900euro antique watches jw benson 9kt gold wristwatch. A 9ct gold half hunter pocket watch the signed white enamel dial with black roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, signed movement, case monogramed verso and hallmarked, suspended on a short section of 9ct rose gold curblink albert chain, all supporting a hardstone inset swivel fob seal and an edward vii sovereign, 1906, in. Stunning double hinged solid silver case hallmarked dating 19312. Benson were probably the largest retailers of watches, often highly valuable, at the period, the field remained the only watch they manufactured themselves.
Benson, a silver open face pocket watch, no 70627, hallmarked london 1890, with four piece case, the white enamelled dial with black roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, gold spade hands, 15 jewel three quarter plate movement, bimetallic split balance, flat balance spring, the movement signed the ludgate watch, j. The pocket edition of jacksons hallmarks contains 1,000 makers marks listed alphabetically by mark, with comments as to rarity, value and the speciality of the maker e. The dial has blued spade hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at the six. Benson wristwatches and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Make offer a working silver cases open faced 1886 j w benson ludgate pocket watch fine 9 carat gold english made j. Benson, patent no 4658, best london make, case 51mm diameter. Antique silver hallmarked pocket watch jw benson l.
Get the best deal for lever sterling silver antique pocket watches from the. A jw benson gents silver cased half hunter pocket watch, having a signed white enamel dial with subsidiary seconds dial, keyless movement, the case assayed london 1937, dia. A valid and legal british hallmark in a nineteenth or twentieth century watch case must have four marks. Antique english silver j w benson pocket watch with original box.
A collection of silver pocket watch to include a london hallmarked open faced key wind pocket watch by jw benson, open faced warranted english lever birmingham hallmarked pocket watch no crystal, a fine silver open faced enamel dial fob watch with chain and a smaller 935 silver continental fob watch with decorated gilded dial. Large assortment of jw benson gentlemans theme and. Benson, london, coin silver pocket watch lindgate hill, london. Indeed the the benson family had been watchmakers since 1749. Jw benson gentlemans theme for sale collectible pocketwatch.
White enamel dial with roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary sunken seconds dial to six. Bensons london made watches were marketed under various names the bank, the ludgate and. Antique half hunter silver pocket watch with enamel dial, by jw benson. Pristine white enamel dial with black ink printing, blued steel cathedral hands. Benson watches we dont stock new watches, although we are always being asked for them. The white enamel dial has black roman numerals with outer minute divisions. Jw bensons last stand came immediately afterwards when its title was used as an importer of iwc and jaeger lecoultre watches for a few years in the mid1990s. Boxed for sale, best offer or auction 4d 19h m time left price. We are quite happy to buy and sell good quality secondhand watches some more pretentious dealers would prefer to call them previously owned. He was the official watchmaker to the admiralty and the war department and he also held a number of royal warrants as watchmaker to queen victoria, the prince of wales, the. Signed keyless wind three quarter plate movement with ratchet tooth lever escapement. Antiques atlas english silver pocket watch jw benson.
Antique pocket watch sterling silver j w benson london. Antique pocket watch gold half hunter by benson from pieces. Sold pocket watches, antique jewellery in sydney, australia. Benson sterling silver open faced pocket watch in excellent running condition. Jw benson is a highly prestigious london jeweller who also made watches and by warrant were the watchmakers for hrh queen victoria. Jw benson silver demihunter pocket watch ashtonblakey.
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