Antique J.W. Benson “Ludgate” Pocket Watch – Sterling Silver Full Hunter –...
Antique J.W. Benson “Ludgate” Pocket Watch – Sterling Silver Full Hunter – London 1886 – Not Working
This is a rare and collectible antique pocket watch made by J.W. Benson of London , dated 1886 , with a sterling silver full hunter case and a classic white enamel dial featuring Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial.
The key-wind lever escapement movement is engraved:
"The Ludgate Watch – J.W. Benson – Patent No. 4658 – Best London Make – By Warrant to H.M. The Queen, Ludgate Hill."
Key Features:
- Maker : J.W. Benson, London
- Model : "The Ludgate" – Patent No. 4658
- Movement : Mechanical lever escapement, key-wind
- Dial : White enamel with Roman numerals and sub-seconds
- Case : Full hunter in hallmarked sterling silver
- Hallmarks : London, 1886 (Leopard’s Head, Lion Passant, date letter, J.W.B maker’s mark)
- Royal warrant engraved on movement
- Condition : Non-working. Appears to have a missing mainspring or winding fault
- Serial number visible on movement
- Original 19th-century piece , not restored or modified
Notes:
- Case and dial show age-appropriate wear
- Movement not currently running – for repair or display
- A fine collector’s item with great provenance
Antique J.W. Benson “Ludgate” Pocket Watch – Sterling Silver Full Hunter – London 1886 – Not Working
This is a rare and collectible antique pocket watch made by J.W. Benson of London , dated 1886 , with a sterling silver full hunter case and a classic white enamel dial featuring Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial.
The key-wind lever escapement movement is engraved:
"The Ludgate Watch – J.W. Benson – Patent No. 4658 – Best London Make – By Warrant to H.M. The Queen, Ludgate Hill."
Key Features:
- Maker : J.W. Benson, London
- Model : "The Ludgate" – Patent No. 4658
- Movement : Mechanical lever escapement, key-wind
- Dial : White enamel with Roman numerals and sub-seconds
- Case : Full hunter in hallmarked sterling silver
- Hallmarks : London, 1886 (Leopard’s Head, Lion Passant, date letter, J.W.B maker’s mark)
- Royal warrant engraved on movement
- Condition : Non-working. Appears to have a missing mainspring or winding fault
- Serial number visible on movement
- Original 19th-century piece , not restored or modified
Notes:
- Case and dial show age-appropriate wear
- Movement not currently running – for repair or display
- A fine collector’s item with great provenance
Antique J.W. Benson “Ludgate” Pocket Watch – Sterling Silver Full Hunter – London 1886 – Not Working
This is a rare and collectible antique pocket watch made by J.W. Benson of London , dated 1886 , with a sterling silver full hunter case and a classic white enamel dial featuring Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial.
The key-wind lever escapement movement is engraved:
"The Ludgate Watch – J.W. Benson – Patent No. 4658 – Best London Make – By Warrant to H.M. The Queen, Ludgate Hill."
Key Features:
- Maker : J.W. Benson, London
- Model : "The Ludgate" – Patent No. 4658
- Movement : Mechanical lever escapement, key-wind
- Dial : White enamel with Roman numerals and sub-seconds
- Case : Full hunter in hallmarked sterling silver
- Hallmarks : London, 1886 (Leopard’s Head, Lion Passant, date letter, J.W.B maker’s mark)
- Royal warrant engraved on movement
- Condition : Non-working. Appears to have a missing mainspring or winding fault
- Serial number visible on movement
- Original 19th-century piece , not restored or modified
Notes:
- Case and dial show age-appropriate wear
- Movement not currently running – for repair or display
- A fine collector’s item with great provenance