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J. W. Benson, Important And Rare Gold Minute Repeater With Perpetual Calendar, Moon Phase, No. 1152, circa 1873. ...
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J. W. Benson, Important And Rare Gold Minute Repeater With Perpetual Calendar, Moon Phase, No. 1152, circa 1873Case: 55 mm, 18k yellow gold, massive, four body, gold cuvette, plain polished, AS makers mark, gold slide on the band for repeat activation
Dial: enamel, radial Roman numerals, black minute track, subsidiary dials for the months/four year cycle, the date and days of the week, subsidiary seconds with aperture for the phases of the moon at six o'clock, blued steel spade hands
Movement: No. 1152, gilt 3/4 plate, bi-metallic compensated balance, diamond end stone, lateral lever escapement, screw down jewel settings, signed "By Special Warrants to H.M. the Queen & H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, J.W. Benson, 25 Old Bond St. London"
Signed: J.W. Benson,180.5 grams gross weight
J. W. Benson originated in 1847, founded by James William Benson and Samuel Suckley Benson. They were regarded as one of Victorian London's most prestigious retail jewelers and they also manufactured their own watch movements. Benson had prestigious premises at 43 Cornhill and, when the original partnership was dissolved and James William Benson took over the running of the business, they also opened a branch at 33 Ludgate Hill. A further branch was added at glamorous 25 Old Bond Street and JW Benson proudly boasted an elite client base made up of both British and European royalty and a selection of well heeled industrialists and business figures including the King of Siam, the King of Portugal, the King of Denmark, the Emperor of Japan, the Tsar of Russia and the King of Greece. JW Benson also supplied watches to Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales.
Condition Report*:
Type: J. W. Benson, Important And Rare Gold Minute Repeater With Perpetual Calendar, Moon Phase, No. 1152, circa 1873
Dial: enamel, radial Roman numerals, black minute track, subsidiary dials for the months/four year cycle, the date and days of the week, subsidiary seconds with aperture for the phases of the moon at six o'clock
Hands: blued steel spade hands
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Gram Weight: 180.5 grams gross weight
Case Info: massive, four body, gold cuvette, plain polished, AS makers mark, gold slide on the band for repeat activation
Case Width: 55 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: No. 1152, gilt 3/4 plate, bi-metallic compensated balance, diamond end stone, lateral lever escapement, screw down jewel settings, signed "By Special Warrants to H.M. the Queen & H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, J.W. Benson, 25 Old Bond St. London"
Condition: This timepiece presents in very fine and excellent condition throughout. The dial is superb. The case is very good with good hinges. Running well and chiming with good tone. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact,
and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Dial: enamel, radial Roman numerals, black minute track, subsidiary dials for the months/four year cycle, the date and days of the week, subsidiary seconds with aperture for the phases of the moon at six o'clock
Hands: blued steel spade hands
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Gram Weight: 180.5 grams gross weight
Case Info: massive, four body, gold cuvette, plain polished, AS makers mark, gold slide on the band for repeat activation
Case Width: 55 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: No. 1152, gilt 3/4 plate, bi-metallic compensated balance, diamond end stone, lateral lever escapement, screw down jewel settings, signed "By Special Warrants to H.M. the Queen & H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, J.W. Benson, 25 Old Bond St. London"
Condition: This timepiece presents in very fine and excellent condition throughout. The dial is superb. The case is very good with good hinges. Running well and chiming with good tone. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2023 November 15 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5550 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2023
15th
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