J.W. Benson "The Bank" Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1893
Maker / issuer
J.W. BensonThis J. W. Benson pocket watch, known as "The Bank" model, dates to 1893 and is constructed in sterling silver. The watch features a 50mm diameter case equipped with a top-winding mechanism, an original bow, and a side-pin for time setting.
Internally, the case contains a dust cover. The white dial displays black Roman numerals, blue steel hands, and a 60-second sweep subsidiary dial. It is signed "J.W. Benson London" on the dial. The watch is accompanied by a silver Albert chain dating from circa 1900, and the set is presented within a fitted antique box from the Northern Goldsmiths Company of Newcastle upon Tyne. The watch utilizes the movement identified by the maker as "the renowned Bank movement," hallmarked in London.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pocket watch
- Maker
- J. W. Benson
- Diameter
- 50mm
- Movement
- Bank movement
- Box Maker
- Northern Goldsmiths Company
- Case Material
- Sterling silver
- Place recorded
- England
- Setting Mechanism
- Side pin
- Accompanying Object
- Silver Albert chain
- Maker / attribution
- J. W. Benson
Design
- Case and Dial
- The pocket watch is housed in a sterling silver case measuring 50mm in diameter. The rear of the case incorporates a plain central cartouche set against an engine-turned finish. The piece features a top-winding action with its original bow and a side-mounted pin to facilitate the time-setting process. The dial is finished with black Roman numerals and blue steel hands, providing high contrast against the white ground. A subsidiary 60-second sweep dial is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. The crystal is an original glass with a beveled edge, protecting the dial surface.
- Associated Items
- The watch is accompanied by a silver Albert chain, which is attributed to the period of circa 1900. This accessory is designed to be used in conjunction with the pocket watch. The entire set is presented in a period antique box sourced from the Northern Goldsmiths Company, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The box is lined to protect the contents.
- Visible features
- • Case back features a plain, engine-turned cartouche • Dial includes a sub-seconds indicator at the 6 o'clock position • Movement utilizes a top-winding crown • Object is presented with a curb-link chain
- Movement and Signatures
- The watch utilizes a movement referred to as the Bank movement. The watch is signed on the dial as J.W. Benson London. The case is fully hallmarked in London, confirming its origin and metallic composition. The internal configuration includes a protective dust cover within the silver case, which is designed to shield the movement from debris.
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: The exact provenance of the watch prior to being acquired by the vendor is not provided.
- Research required: The specific technical specifications of "the renowned Bank movement" beyond its marketing name are not detailed.