An 18ct Gold Cased Openfaced Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
probably 1810
This is an openfaced pocket watch with an 18ct gold case catalogued as London, probably 1810, having a case diameter of 4.5 cm and a gross weight of 86.8 grams.
The auction house reports an engine-turned caseback and notes that the timepiece is accompanied by an associated case. It is fitted with an associated white dial marked 'J.W. Benson London' with Roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. According to the condition report, the movement could not be opened out, is not working, and shows evidence of rusting.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-faced pocket watch
- Gross Weight
- 86.8 grams
- Case Diameter
- 4.5cm
- Case Material
- 18ct gold
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Condition Report
- Movement not working, evidence of rusting, could not be opened out
- Dial Inscription
- Associated dial detailed J.W. Benson London
- Hallmark / Origin
- London probably 1810
- Caseback Decoration
- Engine turned
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The watch is fitted with an associated white dial inscribed 'J.W. Benson London'. The display features black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute railway track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. Time is indicated by blued steel hands, described as including a spade-tipped hour hand. A surface blemish or adhesive residue is observable on the dial between the 3 and 4 o'clock positions.
- Visible features
- • White dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and an outer minute railway track. • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock. • Blued steel hands including a spade-tipped hour hand. • Adhesive residue or surface blemish visible on the dial between the 3 and 4 o'clock positions. • Bow and pendant positioned at 12 o'clock in yellow metal matching the case rim.
- Condition and Mechanism
- The watch is not currently working. The auction house reports that it was not possible to open the movement for inspection. There is visible evidence of rusting noted by the auction house. Details regarding the movement caliber or maker are not recorded in the source.
- Case and External Features
- The watch features an 18ct gold open-faced case with a diameter of 4.5 cm and an engine-turned caseback. The bow and pendant are positioned at 12 o'clock in a yellow metal consistent with the case rim. The source identifies the origin as London, probably 1810. An associated case is included with the lot.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Source notes the dial is associated.
- Research required: Source states the accompanying case is associated.
- Research required: Condition report states it was not possible to open out the movement, it is not working, and shows evidence of rusting.
- Research required: Movement caliber, maker, and specific movement details are unrecorded.