Description:  c1897 J. W. Benson, The Ludgate Watch, By Warrant to H. M. the Queen.  Hallmarked Sterling Silver on both covers, Lion Passant, uncrowned Leopards Head, small "b" dates this piece to 1897-98.  Makers marks "JWB" for J. W. Benson on this all original and substantially heavy piece.  Roman Dial signed "J. W. Benson" in excellent to mint condition (no hairlines) with spade and poker gold hour and minute hands.  Movement is a full plate, gilt, and has a right angle lever escapement, bi-metallic compensated balance and is jewelled to the 2nd pinion, key wind and key set from the back.  Case has a double hinged back with dust cover, engine turned back with open initial sheild.  A fine example of a high quality English made watch, in excellent condition and fully original.  Important maker, well renowned and very collectible.  Dont miss the opportunity to add this fime piece to your collection.  I have ad a few of these watches from this maker in my collection over the years and they always sell quickly.  This is one of the best condition pieces I have seen from this maker in quite a while.

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