Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 73
J. W. Benson, Watchmaker to the Prince of Wales, 58 & 60, Ludgate Hill, No. 28940 London, with London hallmarks for 1875. Fine 18 ct. gold hunting cased, keyless watch with power reserve indication.
CHF 3,000 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 3,910
C. Four body, massive, "pomme et filets", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds and symmetrical 24 hour Up/Down scale. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 19-, frosted and gilt, three quarter plate, fusee with chain and maintaining power, 15 jewels in screwed settings, English lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balances, free sprung blued steel balance spring with terminal curve. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.
