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Lot 153

Lot 153

A half hunter pocket watch by J.W. Benson. Hallmarked Birmingham 1928. Signed seventeen jewel...

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Lot 153

Lot Description

A half hunter pocket watch by J.W. Benson. Hallmarked Birmingham 1928. Signed seventeen jewel keyless wind movement with club tooth lever escapement. White enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial to six. 9ct rose gold case with Roman chapter ring to case front. 50mm. 93gms.

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li> Keyless wind movement is currently functioning and keeping time.

<li> Movement appears to be in generally good condition, balance wheel is intact and several very light scratches are present.

<li> Screws to the movement show small scuffs and a chip to the side of one of them.

<li> Dial has very minor rubbing to the dial between the one and two. A very small amount of loose debris is present within the dial.

<li> Hands are slightly scuffed and scratched, visible under a 10x loupe.

<li> Glass has been replaced with plastic, which bears very light scuffs and scratches. Chips are present to the edge between six and seven.

<li> Crown appears to show light tarnishing and pitting but is generally in good condition.

<li> Case front shows light scratches and scuffs to several areas, majority appear superficial only and should polish out. Several small chips and dents are also present to the edge.

<li> Case back has light scuffs with a number of small deep chips and two larger dents.

<li> Pendant bow appears to be lightly scratched.

<li> This watch does not come with a box or papers.

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Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot. <p>


If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk<p>


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