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Creator: J.W. Benson
J.W. Benson Gilt Art Deco Clock with Hand Painted Dial, circa 1920s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W. Benson Jewelers to
STYLE / REFERENCE: Desk
METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt and Brass
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage J.W. Benson Objets d'Art and Vertu
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Brand: Jaeger (pre-Jaeger-LeCoultre)
Type: Mechanical desk/travel alarm clock
Origin: France
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Case: Brass-tone frame with black Bakelite surround and base
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024The history of JW Benson watches begins in 1855, when watchmaker J. W. Benson established a workshop in London. Within a decade, he was well-known throughout the city for his finely crafted watches and clocks. Following the founder's death in 1878, his sons, Alfred and Arthur, took over the company. Under their leadership, JW Benson unveiled a watch strap resistant to moisture and dust. It also received royal commendations from Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales and the kings of both Denmark and Siam. During World War I, JW Benson contributed to the war effort by producing trench watches for soldiers. The business thrived during the following years, but its factory was bombed during World War II. JW Benson never resumed production of watches after the war but continued to run a shop on Bond Street, where it sold jewelry and timepieces crafted by other makers. This store closed in the 1980s when it was bought out by Mappin & Webb. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of JW Benson watches.