Watch by Sir John Bennett

Made:
1884 in London
Watch by Sir John Bennett (watch; lever movement) Watch by Sir John Bennett (watch; lever movement)

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Watch by Sir John Bennett, London, 1884. Hallmarked gold case, stamped 42972. A monogram of P inside B is engraved on the back cover, and the cuvette is engraved 'Maker to the Royal Observatory Sir John Bennett 65 and 64 Cheapside, London.' Enamel dial with subsidiary seconds. Three quarter plate keyless movement with lever escapement. Signed on the movement ‘Sir John Bennett 65 & 64 Cheapside London 42972’. Clockmakers' Museum No. 499.

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3395
type:
watch and lever movement
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers