English mahogany mantel chronometer, J.W. Benson, London
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
early 20th century
This English chronometer mantel clock features a case crafted from mahogany, showcasing a classic design suitable for tabletop or mantel display. The clock is powered by a fusee movement, a traditional mechanism designed to maintain consistent force as the mainspring unwinds, typical of high-quality English horology.
The dial is prominently marked with the maker's signature, J.W. Benson, London, and bears the serial number 697. The clock stands approximately 11.5 inches high, 10 inches wide, and 5.5 inches deep. The exterior exhibits fine woodwork, likely highlighting the grain of the mahogany, while the internal mechanical components reflect the technical standards of early 20th-century clockmaking. This piece serves as a significant example of English chronometer production, emphasizing both the aesthetic appeal of its wooden cabinetry and the precision engineering associated with the J.W.
Benson workshop. It remains an elegant decorative and horological object.
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- mahogany
- Dimensions
- 11.5"H x 10"W x 5.5"D
Technical characteristics
- Movement
- fusee
- Serial number
- 697
Design
- Dial markings
- J.W. Benson, London, No. 697
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- J.W. Benson
Catalogue references
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