English 18k gold open faced lever pocket watch Circa 1879
- Kenmerk
- TC2066
- Diameter
- 53 mm
- Estimate
- € 4.250 - 6.500
- Price sold
- € 1.850
Gold engine turned watch by John Bennett
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A heavy English precision pocket watch, probably observatory chronometer by John Bennett London, circa 1879. An 18 carat gold, engine turned, prime quality case, English hallmarks, dome signed and inscribed “MAKER TO THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY”, matching numbers on case and movement, very fine English lever movement with screwed gold chatons, fine engraved bridge, main plate also signed and numbered, enamel dial, blued steel hands, Roman numerals, subsidiary dial, probably original box, in very good condition.
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A heavy English precision pocket watch, probably observatory chronometer by John Bennett London, circa 1879. An 18 carat gold, engine turned, prime quality case, English hallmarks, dome signed and inscribed “MAKER TO THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY”, matching numbers on case and movement, very fine English lever movement with screwed gold chatons, fine engraved bridge, main plate also signed and numbered, enamel dial, blued steel hands, Roman numerals, subsidiary dial, probably original box, in very good condition.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Weight: 123.5 g
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Signed: John Bennett London
Diameter: 53 mm
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Weight: 123.5 g
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Signed: John Bennett London
Signed: John Bennett London
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