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Silver Smiths Pocket Watch for J W Benson, 1952
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Silver Smiths Pocket Watch for J W Benson, 1952

1940 - 1960
Sold 26 March 2025 · The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Description

Silver Smiths pocket watch for J W Benson, 1952.

The watch has a Smiths stem-winding movement, made at their Cheltenham factory, which is working nicely. The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has an indentation.

The watch measures 49mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside the case back for Birmingham 1952, with a maker’s mark for the Birmingham case maker Aaron Dennison, supplier of cases to Bensons. The front and sides of the case are in good condition, some unevenness to the hinged case back.

The acrylic lens is in good condition.

The dial is signed J W Benson, London, Made in England. Original blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers. Slight discolouration to the sub seconds dial but otherwise in lovely condition.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Jw Benson Silver Pocket Watch to the 1950s.

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Silver Smiths pocket watch for J W Benson, 1952.
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The watch has a Smiths stem-winding movement, made at their Cheltenham factory, which is working nicely.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

The movement is protected by an inner hinged cover which has an indentation.

fig 1. A round silver pocket watch with a white enamel face, black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and the JW Benson London signature.
fig 1. Silver Smiths Pocket Watch for J W Benson, 1952

The watch measures 49mm diameter excluding the winding stem and the loop. The case is silver and there are hallmarks inside the case back for Birmingham 1952, with a maker’s mark for the Birmingham case maker Aaron Dennison, supplier of cases to Bensons. The front and sides of the case are in good condition, some unevenness to the hinged case back.

fig 2. A round silver pocket watch with a white enamel face, black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and the JW Benson London signature.
fig 2. Silver Smiths Pocket Watch for J W Benson, 1952

The acrylic lens is in good condition.

The dial is signed J W Benson, London, Made in England. Original blued steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers. Slight discolouration to the sub seconds dial but otherwise in lovely condition.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Jw Benson Silver Pocket Watch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1125772
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Silver Smiths Pocket Watch for J W Benson, 1952

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A round silver pocket watch with a white enamel face, black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and the JW Benson London signature.
Silver Smiths pocket watch for J W Benson, 1952
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A round silver pocket watch with a white enamel face, black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and the JW Benson London signature.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPocket Watches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Enamel, Glass, Steel
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRoman numerals, Subsidiary seconds dial, Winding crown and bow loop, Enamel dial

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JW Benson was a prestigious British horological firm established in London during the 19th century, renowned for producing high-quality pocket watches and holding royal warrants for various European monarchs.

These timepieces typically feature sterling silver or base metal cases, white vitreous enamel dials with hand-painted numerals, and intricate mechanical movements assembled with brass plates and steel gears.

Authenticity is verified through hallmark stamps on the case indicating metal purity and assay office, maker signatures on the dial and movement, and serial numbers corresponding to known production records.

A pocket watch can be displayed on a dedicated pocket watch stand or framed within a shadow box on a desk or bookshelf to add a touch of historical interest to a study.

Preservation requires keeping the mechanical movement serviced by a professional horologist, avoiding moisture exposure, and gently cleaning silver cases with a soft, non-abrasive cloth.
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