An Edwardian silver open face pocket watch by Jw Benson, London, marked to Queen Victoria. The Ludgate watch. Patent no. 4658. No 18192., ¾ plate lever movement. Working allmarks dated 1904.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Edwardian - The Edwardian period of English furniture and decorative arts design is named for Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. It follows the Victorian period, in turn was followed by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In Australia, designs of this period are also known as being in the Federation style.
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Benson, J. W. (England)
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pocket watches, case type