Clocks, Watches and Barometers

1890s Vienna walnut striking wall clock

c1890s Vienna walnut fifteen day striking wall clock. Arabic numbers to the clock face, turned supports and spindles, surmounted by a rearing horse. Key. Professionally serviced and working like new! Height 126 cm. $1,795 Shop 27

Early 1800s mahogany Welsh longcase clock

c1800 Geo III Welsh eight day grandfather clock. By David Jones of Bala (central Wales, U.K.) Mahogany and flame mahogany cross banded case, swan neck pediment, arched face with white dial and hand applied Roman chapter ring, seconds dial and phases of the moon. Rope twist "columns" flanking the dial and again lower, flanking the door. Professionally overhauled and in good working order. Height 223 cm. $5,895 Shop 27

1930s/50s advertising wall clock Double D Eucalyptus Oil

1920s/30s advertising wall clock Double D Eucalyptus Oil

Here's one for the man cave that ticks a few boxes! Rare. 1930s/50s electric wall clock by Smiths, London. Advertising "Double D Eucalyptus Oil", it has been fully overhauled and in excellent working order. The outer dial (which rotates anti clockwise and is viewed at the top of the clock face) features cut-out letters (illuminated by an internal globe) and spells out "SMASH FLU' COLDS WITH DOUBLE D" as it slowly spins. This rotating dial moves smoothly and silently. The clock itself keeps excellent time. The metal frame has a burnished gold finish and is 39.5 cm diameter. $2,500 Shop 27

French carriage clock by Vitton Duverdrey et Bloquel

c1900 French eight day carriage clock by Vitton Duverdrey et Bloquel of St. Nicolas d' Aliermont, Normandy. Black and white enamel dial with Roman numerals, all beveled glass panels, proper double ended key. In good working order. Height 14 cm (including handle). $495 Shop 27

French antique carriage clock

c1910 French antique eight day carriage clock. Louis XVI style brass serpentine case with black and white enamel dial and Roman numerals. All beveled glass panels and proper double ended key (not shown). Retailed by V. Samuel & Co, Gracechurch Street, London. In good working order. Height (including handle) 14.5 cm. $595 Shop 27

J. W. Benson 1920s 9 carat gold open face pocket watch

Antique 9ct gold 15 jewel pocket watch J W Benson London In Good Working Order. The case British hallmarked Birmingham 1929 for 9ct gold. Keyless wind and stem set going barrel, Swiss 15 jewel movement with lever escapement. The movement runs well and keeps good time. The white dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands and subsidiary seconds dial, marked, J. W. Benson, London. Swiss Made. The gold case numbered 447587 and marked ALD for Dennnison, is in nice condition. There are no personal inscriptions on the watch, inside or out.. Dims; 50mm diameter, 68mm long inc the suspension bow, 13mm thick over the glass.

Antique 9 ct yellow gold open faced pocket watch by J. W. Benson, London. In good working order, the movement runs well and keeps good time. Keyless wind and stem set going barrel, Swiss 15 jewel movement with lever escapement. The white dial has Roman numerals and a blued steel subsidiary seconds hand. The gold case is by Dennison Watch Case Co, hallmarked Birmingham 1929 and is in nice condition. There is a light external inscription of "BBL". Dimensions: 50 mm diameter, 68 mm long inc the suspension bow, 13 mm thick over the glass. $1,275 Shop 27

Some background...

The company J. W. Benson was founded in 1847 by James William Benson and his older brother Samuel, under the name S. S. & J. W. Benson. Indeed the Benson family had been watchmakers since 1749.

The partnership of S. S. & J. W. Benson dissolved in 1855 and James continued the business under the name, "J. W. Benson". He died in 1878, aged 52 and his three sons James, Alfred and Arthur took over the business.

J. W. Benson was official watchmaker to the Admiralty & the War Department and also held a number of royal warrants, being watchmakers to Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, the Tsar of Russia and several other royal families.

Early 20th c. brass ships clock

c1900 brass ships clock on oak mount. Hinged bevelled glass face, some minor ink touch ups to the dial. Diameter of clock is 17.5 cm, diameter of oak mount is 27.8 cm. Key, in good working order. $595 Shop 27

19th century mahogany wall clock

Mid 19th century 12 inch dropdial eight day wall clock. Mahogany case with 'grape and vine' carvings to the sides, painted dial with Roman numerals, spade hands, key. Keeping excellent time. Height 71 cm. $1,575 Shop 27

Tudor by Rolex enamel guilloché ball pendant watch

c1950 ball pendant watch by Tudor (a Rolex brand). Swiss made mechanism in working order, gold coloured guilloché enamel on sterling silver. 9 carat yellow gold "bow tie" shape pin. Diameter of the watch is 21 mm. $995 Shop 27

Junghans "Swinging Elephant" mystery clock

c1900 "Swinging Elephant" 8 day mystery clock by Junghans, Germany. Patinated spelter elephant mounted on a hardwood base, brass gridiron pendulum, white enamel dial with Arabic numerals. Professionally overhauled. Height (as pictured)28.3 cm. $1,395 Shop 27