- 70
J.W. Benson, London
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- J.W. Benson, London
- A GOLD HALF-HUNTING CASED KEYLESS LEVER WATCH1904, NO. 155
- gold
- diameter 50mm
• Movement: gilded three-quarter plate with going barrel, ratchet tooth lever escapement, bi-metallic compensation balance, diamond endstone, signed and numbered Best London Make, By warrant to her Majesty the late Queen Victoria, J. W. Benson, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill, London, No. 155
• Dial: off-white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, double spade hour hand to allow for viewing through glazed aperture, signed J.W. Benson, London
• Case: plain gold case, the front with glazed aperture surrounded by blue Arabic numerals and minute ring, the back centred with a crest in the form of a wolf's head, plain gold cuvette engraved W. Perry W. Woodward, covers and cuvette hallmarked for 18ct gold, London 1904, with maker's mark JWB in oval cameo for James William Benson and numbered 1250
• Dial: off-white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, double spade hour hand to allow for viewing through glazed aperture, signed J.W. Benson, London
• Case: plain gold case, the front with glazed aperture surrounded by blue Arabic numerals and minute ring, the back centred with a crest in the form of a wolf's head, plain gold cuvette engraved W. Perry W. Woodward, covers and cuvette hallmarked for 18ct gold, London 1904, with maker's mark JWB in oval cameo for James William Benson and numbered 1250
Literature
Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, 2009, p. 443, pl. 287
Condition
Movement running at time of cataloguing and handsetting operational. Dial appears to be in good overall condition. Case with light scuffs, minor losses to outer ring of blue enamel to front cover.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."