Lot 31

J.W.Benson, London. An 18k gold half-hunter cased keyless pocket watch
'The Keyless Ludgate Watch' Movement No.1086242, Case No.5297, hallmarked London 1903




Auction: 20 May 2026 from 14:00 BST
Description
Gilt three-quarter plate movement, cut and compensated bimetallic balance, English lever escapement, white enamel dial with heavy Roman numerals, sunken subsidiary dial, blued steel hands, 18k yellow gold hinged case stamped J.W.B with oval cartouche, plain gold cuvette, outer blue enamel chapter ring to the cover. Dial and movement signed, case stamped J.W.B.
Dimensions
Diameter 50mm, approx. thickness 14mm. Approx. total weight 117.43g.



