Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
J.W. Benson Ltd of London – Watchmakers, Jewellers & Silversmiths.Watchmakers. 4-5 Horseshoe Court Ludgate Hill London.
The Benson family had been watchmakers since 1749.
W. Benson.’ Alfred and Arthur Benson took over the business after their father’s death in 1878.Throughout its history, J.W. Benson Ltd was official watchmaker to the Admiralty & the War Department and also held a number of Royal warrants, being watchmakers to Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, the Tsar of Russia and several other Royal families. J. W. Benson was founded in 1847 by James Wilson Benson and Samuel Suckley Benson. It was one of Victorian London’s most prestigious retail jewellers and was maker of its own high quality clock and watch movements. J. W. Benson had their own prestigious premises at 43 Cornhill and 33 Ludgate Hill, London and also a retail premises in Paris.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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Magnificent French Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by the Famous Clockmaker “Benson, 67 Ludgate Hill” London. Paris Made.
