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J.W. Benson Sterling Silver Half Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1890s

$1,800
£1,335.67
€1,555.87
CA$2,505.61
A$2,790.23
CHF 1,452.16
MX$34,403.15
NOK 18,494.35
SEK 17,382.90
DKK 11,608.74
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FACTORY / HOUSE: J.W.Benson London STYLE / REFERENCE: Half Hunters Case METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA: 1890's DIMENSIONS: Diameter 39mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 13 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Roman Numerals / Original Blued Steel Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and all original pocket watch was produced by the legendary house of J.W. Benson. They were the jewelers to the royal family and everything they produced was made of the finest materials and craftsmanship. The cover is engraved and filled with enamel and fired in a furnace. The original dial is in flawless condition without any chips or hairlines and was also fired in a furnace. The movement is high grade and produced in Switzerland for Benson and the case is hallmarked with English stamps. The watch still keeps dependable time. True to the times these watches were fitted with gold crowns and this one is the original one. This watch is supplied with a pocket watch chain as well.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 232 V1stDibs: LU42239933422

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