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SIR JOHN BENNETT (London). Pocket watch, lepine and remontoir. Silver. Chester, 1887

Lot: 04537 Categories: ,

Lepine and remontoir pocket watch. Brand SIR JOHN BENNETT, London, Maker to the Royal Observatory.

Case and dust cover in English silver, with 1887 Chester punches. Inner cover and dust cover, engraved and dedicated.

White porcelain dial, with Roman numerals for the hours, lines for the minutes, lance-type hands and a second at six. Setting the time by pressing the pivot at 1 o'clock and turning the crown. Rope on the crown.

Mechanical movement machinery, with free lever escapement and bimetallic, split and compensated balance wheel. Signed Sir John Bennett, No. 45251.

Size: 50 mm and 72 mm with ring.

Weight: 106 gr.

The state of the watches is: "In working order", however, it is possible that some may require a cleaning service at reception, due to their age.

Purchase price: 450,00