JW Benson, an 18ct gold pocket watch, circa 1929, half hunter design with aperture to front and enamelled hour indicators, white enamel dial, gold hands, subsidiary seconds dial, cased in 18ct gold, the reverse engraved with initials ENJ, length 6.7cm including suspension hoop, British hallmarks for 18ct gold, date letter for 1929, dial and movement signed JW Benson, case numbered 1186, movement numbered T.1206, gross weight 102 grams, case stamped JW Benson

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