BENNETT, LONDON | A GOLD OPEN-FACED KEYLESS POCKET CHRONOMETER 1851, NO. 19118

BENNETT, LONDON

A GOLD OPEN-FACED KEYLESS POCKET CHRONOMETER
1851, NO. 19118

• Movement: gilded 3/4 plate, spring-detent escapement, compensation balance, spiral spring with overcoil, free-sprung, fusee and chain, signed and numbered Bennett, 65 Cheapside, London, No.19118
• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands
• Case: 18ct gold, back engraved with the coat-of-arms of Sir David Salomans, inside case back with inscription, polished gold cuvette, pusher beneath case back at 2 o'clock for engaging hand-setting, case and cuvette hallmarked London 1851, case with maker's mark JCW for Joseph Charles Webb, numbered 26047, cuvette hallmarked and stamped F.W above W.W incuse, pendant hallmarked and with maker's mark AS incuse

diameter 48mm

Condition Report:
Movement: the movement is incomplete as the watch is lacking its detent and is therefore not running
Dial: in good condition
Case: Light scuff throughout.
Case inscribed inside the back -
Sir David Salomons. Bart. M.P. ALD.
Born Nov. 22nd 1797
Died July 18th 1873

Return to Sir David Salomons Broomhill Tunbridge Wells

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Provenance:
Sir David Salomons [first Baronet ]

The Sir David Salomons [second Baronet] Collection

Vera Bryce Salomons

L.A. Mayer Memorial Institute, Jerusalem, inventory no. WA 14-70