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Click here to subscribeA collection of costume jewellery, together with a bracelet stamped '9.375' suspending nine charms assessed as 9ct gold, a hallmarked 9ct gold belcher chain, gross weight 37.7g, a Leonex watch with a 9ct gold case weight including movement and strap 14.2g, and a silver J.W Benson pocket watch
WALTHAM A 9 CARAT GOLD KEYLESS WIND HALF HUNTER POCKET WATCH, NO. 84360, BIRMINGHAM 1916 Movement: Bimetallic split balance, overcoil balance spring, lever escapement, 15 jewels Case: 9 carat gold five piece hinged case, the front cover with blue enamel Roman numeral chapter ring, the cuvette engraved with a presentation inscription Dial: White Size: 49mm Signed: Dial, movement Accessories: J. W. Benson card box Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hairline crack at 11 o'clock Hands appear to be in a generally good condition. Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Hinges appear intact. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. 95g gross This lot comes with a card box but no papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
J. W. BENSON AN 18 CARAT GOLD KEYLESS WIND OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, NO. 4025, LONDON 1918 Movement: Three quarter plate, bimetallic split balance, overcoil balance spring Case: 18 carat gold four piece hinged case Dial: White Size: 52mm Signed: Case, dial, movement Accessories: None Condition Report: Movement is not currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Cuvette is gold and hallmarked. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Glass easily falls out. Hinges appear intact. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. 109g gross This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
J. W. BENSON A 9 CARAT GOLD KEYLESS WIND OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, NO. 411957, BIRMINGHAM 1928 Movement: Bimetallic split balance, overcoil balance spring, lever escapement, 15 jewels Case: 9 carat gold four piece hinged case Dial: White Size: 49mm Signed: Dial Accessories: None Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition. Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Hinges appear intact. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. 88g gross This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
A collection of antique and later pocket watches and fob watches, of various dates and makers, to include a George III silver open face pocket watch, the key wind movement signed Baldwin, Burton, numbered 1107, a smaller silver open face pocket watch by J W Benson, a gilt metal half hunter pocket watch, the dial and movement signed Omega, and other examples, first watch case width 5.25cm (qty)
A 9ct gold cased wristwatch, the circular gilt dial with Arabic quarters, arrowhead markers and subisidary seconds dial (hand missing), to a jewelled manual wind movement by Girard Perregaux, the case hallmarked for London 1959 and numbered 800072, on later strap, together with a 9ct gold cased wristwatch by J W Benson, and a 9ct gold cased wristwatch by Elco, first watch case width 3.1cm (3)
A Swiss silver half hunter pocket watch, top winder movement, white enamel dial, Roma numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary second dial, w/o, Swiss 935 silver case, machine turned decoration, vacant cartouche, silver dust cover engraved By Warrant to H.M. The Late Queen Victoria Examined by J.W. Benson, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill, London, Swiss Made, German, 48.4mm dia., 92.2g gross; a walnut pocket watch stand
J W BENSON - an Antique 9ct gold mechanical bracelet watch, circa 1920s, silvered engine turned sunburst dial with black Roman numeral hour markers, blued steel spade hand and 9ct rose gold expanding bracelet, 15 jewel movement, hallmarks London 1923, serial no. 18701, case width 26mm, 20.8g gross, not currently working . Condition Report:Movement – not currently working and needs attentionDial - slightly discoloured otherwise cleanGlass - cleanHands - goodCase - several light dents and general surface wearCrown – hands adjust smoothlyBracelet - associated J W Benson 9ct expanding bracelet, general surface wear, expanding action working, wrist size approx 16cmNotes – no box or papers
18CT YELLOW & WHITE GOLD DIAMOND SET COCKTAIL / EVENING WATCH, white enamel circular dial, Arabic numerals within double border of round old cut diamonds, 18ct white gold mesh bracelet, 26.2gms in fitted J. W. Benson Ltd of Ludgate Hill London boxProvenance: private collection Conwy County BoroughComments: not ticking or tested long term, cuvette stamped for 18ct gold, wear commensurate with age. inclusions, all stones present, viewing recommended
J.W. Benson a Gentleman's Gold wrist watch the signed silvered dial with gold Arabic numeral hour markers set within a minute track, Centre seconds, fitted with an unsigned 25 jewel Swiss self winding movement, the case back marked for AL Dennison, 9 ct and numbered 12892, mounted on a plated expanding bracelet, and a Ladies gold cocktail watch with unsigned silvered dial, fitted with a manual wind movement, the case back marked inside for 9 ct engraved and dated 1941, with leather strap, and box (2) Condition Report: Benson gross weight 64.3 gramsCocktail watch gross weight 9.1 gramsCocktail watch lacks crystalPlease note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.Ewbanks does not guarantee the future working of the movement, and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
Gold J.W. Benson of London wristwatch, with signed dial and Roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary dial and minute track, watch case tested as 9 ct on a brown leather strap with J.W.Benson boxCondition Report: gross weight 24 grams Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.Ewbanks does not guarantee the future working of the movement, and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
JW Benson, a gold open face pocket watch, the signed white enamel dial with Arabic numeral hour markers set within a minute track, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, fitted with a lever wind movement and inner dust cover, the case back marked inside for 9 ct, case 45mm diameter.Condition Report: gross weight 73.1 grams.Movement winds and hands turn freely, case has light surface scratches when viewed under 10x loupe commensurate with age.Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.Ewbanks does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts
Four ladies watches, including a Benson manual wind watch with circular signed dial and Arabic hour markers on an integrated brick link bracelet hallmarked 9 ct, a rectangular faced cocktail watch with manual wind and leather strap case tested as 9 ct, an oblong cocktail watch manual wind, stamped 9 ct with extendable bracelet, and an omega watch face casing tested 18 ct or higher casing. Condition Report: 9 ct gross weight 34 grams 18 ct gross weight 1.8 grams signs of wear to the watches and watch faces commensurate with age. The oblong cocktail watch strap is broken. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.Ewbanks does not guarantee the future working of the movement, and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.
A VICTORIAN GILT AND SILVERED BRASS DIAL FOR A QUARTER-CHIMING BRACKET CLOCKDENT, LONDON, CIRCA 1870The recessed 7.5 inch circular silvered Roman numeral centre engraved DENT, 61 Strand &, 34 Royal Exchange, London over 1739 to centre, set within foliate scroll engraved shallow-arch gilt brass mask incorporating conforming recessed silvered subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial over FAST/SLOW regulation lever slot to upper margin; together with a brass 4.375 inch shaped-arch single-sheet Roman numeral dial engraved J.W. BENSON, 25 OLD BOND STREET, LONDON to centre, and a further brass dial applied with 4.5 inch Roman numeral chapter disc with star-pierced centre, (3).The Dent dial 28cm (11ins) high, 20.3cm (8ins) wide overall. Edward John Dent was a talented horologist who at the age of 17 transferred his apprenticeship from the trade of tallow chandler to watchmaking under the charge of Edward Gaudin in 1807. By 1817 he had become well known as a watch and clockmaker receiving commissions from the Admiralty for a 'Standard Astronomical Clock' and pocket chronometers for the Colonial Office Africa Expedition. In 1830 Dent went into partnership with the renowned watch and chronometer maker John Roger Arnold which continued until 1840 when he left and set up business alone as E.J. Dent at 82 Strand, London, primarily making marine chronometers, watches and precision clocks. In 1843 the firm expanded taking on a second premises at 33 Cocksur Street, with the Strand premises moving down the road to number 61 by 1851. In 1852 Edward Dent successfully tendered to make the 'great clock' to be housed in Stephen's tower at the New Palace of Westminster. The clock was completed by 1859, apparently at a financial loss to the firm, however it ensured that Dent became a household name synonymous with fine clockmaking. Unfortunately Edward John Dent did not live to see the installation of the 'great clock' as he died in 1853. He was succeeded by his stepson Frederick Rippon Dent, who, in partnership with his brother Richard, continued to expand the business. By 1862 the firm had added 34 Cockspur Street and 34 & 35 Royal Exchange to their list of addresses and, although having seen natural passage of ownership over the intervening years, the business still continues to trade today as Dent & Co. Dent started a new sequence of numbering for their clocks, watches and chronometers in 1876, starting at number 38,000.
A J.W.BENSON, LONDON 18CT GOLD, KEYLESS WIND HALF HUNTING CASED GENTLEMAN'S POCKET WATCH WITH A CHAIN (2)The pocket watch with a gilt jewelled lever movement, detailed J.W Benson, No 1034795, 18ct gold inner case, with presentation inscription, the signed enamelled dial with black Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds, the front case probably London 1901, the replacement caseback London 1941, diameter 50cm, gross weight 114 grams, with a silver watch Albert chain, fitted with a silver T bar and swivel, weight 16 grams, with a caseThe movement of any watches has not been tested for accuracy or time keeping and Bellmans does not guarantee the future working of any watch. Please note that any individual movement parts may be replacements from originals due to any repair or restoration.
J. W. BENSON, LONDON AN 18 CARAT GOLD KEYLESS WIND HALF HUNTER POCKET WATCH, NO. 398, LONDON 1907Movement: Half plate, bimetallic split balance, flat balance spring, lever escapement Case: 18 carat gold three piece hinged case, the front cover with a blue enamel Roman numeral chapter ring Dial: White Size: 48mm Signed: Case, dial, movement Accessories: J. W. Benson case, an 18 carat gold Albert chain, London 1921, with a swivel seal, the seal with a bloodstone and cornelian matrix Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass appears free of significant scratches or marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows light scratches and marks. Losses to the enamel chapter ringHinges appear intact.Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Pocket watch - 89g grossChain/seal - 36g grossThis lot comes with a box but no papers.Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved.If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
J.W. BENSON, LONDON: A GENTLEMAN'S 9CT GOLD OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH with keyless wind movement, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, dark blue steel hands and subsidiary seconds dial, the case c.45mm diam., (c.79.24g total weight)Provenance: From a private Dorset watch collection.
J.W. BENSON, LONDON: A GENTLEMAN'S SILVER OPEN FACE POCKET WATCHwith key wind movement, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and gold hands, hallmarked, the case c.34mm diam.; together with another gentleman's nickel-plated full hunter pocket watch; and three gold-coloured metal pocket watch chains (5)
A vintage JW Benson ladies tri-colour 9ct gold bracelet watch, comprising a square signed silvered dial, with baton markers, case approx 15mm, to a woven/brick link yellow gold strap with a central row of alternate rose and white metal cross motifs, fold over clasp marked 375, length approx 18cm, total gross weight approx 29.5gms Further details: strap with some damage to links, wear and tear commensurate with age winds and ticking, wear and tear commensurate with age Note: regarding watches/pocket watches please note movements untested, functionality untested, modifications and restorations may not be disclosed in the catalogue description, for more information on condition or any detail related to this lot please request a condition report with specific questions or view the lot in person
A fine Great War D.S.M. group of four awarded to Able Seaman N. L. Rae, H.M. Submarine B11, Royal Navy, for his gallantry during the sinking of the Ottoman battleship Messudiyeh in the Sea of Marmora on 13 December 1914 - all the crew of the B11 were valiant, with her captain, Lieutenant N. D. Holbrook, being awarded the V.C.; her second in command, Lieutenant S. T. Winn, the D.S.O.; and the entire of the rest of the crew the D.S.M. Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (232229 N. L. Rae. A.B., H.M. Submarine. B.11.); 1914-15 Star (232229, N. L. Rae, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (232229 N. L. Rae. A.B. R.N.) good very fine (4) £3,000-£4,000 --- V.C. London Gazette 22 December 1914: Lieutenant Norman Douglas Holbrook, Royal Navy ‘For most conspicuous bravery on the 13th December 1914, when in command of the Submarine B.11, he entered the Dardanelles, and, notwithstanding the very difficult current, dived his vessel under five rows of mines and torpedoed the Turkish battleship Messudiyeh, which was guarding the mine-field. Lieutenant Holbrook succeeded in bringing the B.11 safely back, although assailed by gun-fire and torpedo boats, having been submerged on one occasion for nine hours.’ D.S.O. London Gazette 22 December 1914: Lieutenant Sydney Thornhill Winn ‘In respect of his services as second in command of Submarine B.11 which torpedoed the Turkish battleship Messudiyeh in the Dardanelles on the 13th December 1914.’ D.S.M. London Gazette 1 January 1915: Able Seaman Norman Lester Rae, O.N., 232229 (in a joint citation with Petty Officer William Charles Milsom, O.N., 182452; Petty Officer Thomas Henry Davey, O.N., 215464; Chief Engine Room Artificer, 2nd Class, John Harding, O.N., 270410; Engine Room Artificer, 1st Class, Anthony Douglas, O.N., 270773; Stoker Petty Officer Patrick McKenna, O.N., 284570; Leading Seaman Alfred Edmund Perry, O.N., 234677; Leading Seaman Wilfrid Charles Mortimer, O.N., 219476; Able Seaman George Read, O.N., 231010; Able Seaman Edward Buckle, O.N., 237869; Able Seaman Tom Blake, O.N., J.1383; Signalman Frederick George Foote, O.N., J.1862; Acting Leading Stoker John Henry Sowdeii, O.N., 308448; and Stoker, 1st Class, Stephen James Lovelady, O.N., K.2240). ‘For service in the Dardanelles in Submarine B.11 on the 13th December 1914.’ Norman Lester Rae was born in Basingstoke on 19 August 1888 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 15 September 1904. Advanced Able Seaman on 24 April 1908, he served during the Great War in the submarine B.11 under the command of Lieutenant N. D. Holbrook. Following the outbreak of the Great War, H.M. Submarine B.11, a rather primitive vessel launched on 21 February 1906, with a crew of two officer and 14 ratings, was redeployed from Malta to Tenedos, an island just south of the entrance to the Dardanelles, joining the fleet monitoring the entrance of the Dardanelles. When Britain formally declared war on Turkey on 5 November 1914 it was decided to probe the Straits from here, although they were known to be heavily defended by minefields and shore batteries, while fierce currents made them hazardous to navigate. On 13 December 1914 B.11 submerged a mile off Cape Helles at the western end of the Straits and, having dived under five rows of mines through uncharted currents, eventually reached Sari Sighlar Bay, south of Chanak on the Asian shore. Here she discovered the Turkish battleship Messudiyeh at anchor, which was carrying more than 700 men. firing a single torpedo from a distance of 750 metres, the torpedo hit the ship’s stern, causing her to capsize and sink, with the loss of 10 officers and 27 other ranks. Despite very heavy Turkish fire B.11 succeeded in returning safely to Tenedos; the return journey taking over eight hours, with any attempt to use the periscope resulting in heavy fire being brought to bear on her. For their great gallantry in attacking and sinking the Messudiyeh, all the crew of the B.11 were decorated; her captain, Lieutenant N. D. Holbrook was awarded the Victoria Cross; her second in command, Lieutenant S. T. Winn, was awarded the Distinguished Service Order; and all fourteen ratings (including Rae) were awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. They were also awarded £3,500 of prize money, with Holbrook receiving £600; Winn £480; the Petty Officers £240; and the seamen £120. For Rae and the other seamen this was the equivalent of almost three years’ pay. Rae served in various other submarines and shore based establishments for the rest of the War, and was shore demobilised on 27 March 1919. He subsequently emigrated to South Africa. Sold with a presentation pocket watch, by J. W. Benson, London, the outer silver case engraved ‘NLR’ on one side, and ‘Sunk by B11. “Messudiyeh” Dardanelles, Dec. 13. 1914’ on the other; and a hand-written letter written to the recipient from his former skipper, Commander Norman Holbrook, V.C., dated 12 December 1958.
A late Victorian silver cased open faced pocket watch, white enamel dial with Roman numerals (chip to dial), the case hallmarked Chester 1881 together with a Victorian 900 standard silver cased engraved open faced pocket watch by J W Benson, a 19th Century 800 standard silver cased open face pocket watch, the case stamped and a 19th Century 900 standard silver cased open faced pocket watch by E Harris Liverpool, the case stamped af [4]
An English 18ct gold keyless lever lady's watch, J W Benson, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill London, No 113813, with three-quarter plate movement and gold cuvette and bow, 35mm diam, London 1906, maker's plush lined case, 47g In very well-preserved condition, dial undamaged, movement working, case back engraved with contemporary monogram C Charles M
J W Benson - an 18 carat yellow gold half hunter pocket watch, white enamel dial with roman numeral chapter ring and subsidiary seconds dial, signed J W Benson London, in an 18 carat yellow gold engine turned outer case with engraved initials, hallmarked London 1922 and numbered 3996, 18 carat yellow gold plain polished inner case, numbered 3996, blue roman numeral chapter ring to front of outer case, stem wind movement signed J W Benson Ludgate Hill London and numbered L3996, diameter of dial 40mm, diameter of case 47mm, total gross weight 105.9g, watch is running at present time although no guarantee is given.Condition report:Please see further images.The bubble glass from the outer case is missing.
A 9ct yellow gold crown wind open face pocket watch, with Arabic numerals to the white enamel dial signed 'J. W. Benson, London', suspended on a double tapering 9ct gold Albert chain, with T-bar, Masonic pendant and with a Plymouth Football League silver medallion, the chain approx 66.2g, the watch approx 90.5g, and with gold cuvette, diameter 50mm.
AN OPEN FACE CHRONOGRAPH POCKET WATCH, hand wound movement, round white dial, unsigned, Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials at the six and twelve o'clock position, white metal case, approximate case width 53mm, inside case back stamped with Swiss silver control marks an 0.935, movement signed 'J W Benson' numbered 266762, together with a silver Albert chain, fitted with a lobster clasp, T-bar and medal, hallmarked and each link stamped, approximate gross weight 177.3 grams, (condition report: general moderate wear, watch winds and running at the time of cataloguing, time keeping not tested, we cannot guarantee the working condition of the watch)
A J.W. Benson silver keyless half hunter pocket watch and a Sampson & Mordan silver propelling pencil holder first white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary dial signed J.W. Benson, 15 jewels movement signed J.W. Benson, second stamped S Mordan & Co. with suspension ring, (2)first diameter 5cm., Condition: first Winds ticks and runs however no guarantee can be offered as to the full working order. couple of minor dings to case back and some scatches. No repairs. glass fine on external cover. Repalcement plastic to inside. Dial in good condition, free from cracks both hands present. Both hinges strong and and closes freely and securely. Plain case
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