Lot Number 488. J.W. Benson 'The Ludgate' silver lever engine turned pocket watch, London 1885, the three-quarter plate frosted movement signed 'J.W. Benson, The 'Ludgate' watch, Patent no. 4658, By Warrant to the Queen, Ludgate Hill, London', no. 30386, with compensated balance and regulator, signed dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, 50mm. Auctioned at The Watch Auction on 20th February 2019

J.W. Benson 'The Ludgate' silver lever engine turned pocket watch, London 1885, the three-quarter plate frosted movement signed 'J.W. Benson, The 'Ludgate' watch, Patent no. 4658, By Warrant to the Queen, Ludgate Hill, London', no. 30386, with compensated balance and regulator, signed dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, 50mm; together with a silver fusee lever engine turned pocket watch, London 1857, the movement signed Geo, Cordino, Temple Bar, London, no. 2921, 45mm (at fault, lacking glass) (2)

Estimate: £50-80

Sold For: £70.00

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Auction Details

Auction Details

Sale Date: 20th February 2019
Sale Name: The Watch Auction