DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Usher and Cole, made and marked for J.W. Benson, London, "Kew A" marked high grade free-sprung keyless lever fusee with winding indicator, 53mm, HC model mvt in sidewinder orientation in silver OF recase bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1892, "J R" marking in diamond shaped cameo for casemaker John Rotherham, cream colored enamel DS dial, SW-nail-set, fully capped lever escapement with free-sprung balance, diamond endstone, 20-21J, gilt mvt, s#29339. Our consignor notes that this watch, serial number 29339, cost Usher & Cole 26 pounds including preparation for Kew where it achieved 75.3 marks for a Class A certificate and the watch at that time was in a gold case, and please see our final photo for an image of its rating sheet.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, good winding indicator function, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, excellent gilt tone, small circular rub to plate adjacent one case screw; dial with some printing loss to signature, otherwise nearly flawless with only a minuscule edge flake at upper perimeter of indicator-register; nearly mint hands; case shows little wear, an attractive patina, slight shallow denting toward upper part of rear, ding to bezel; tight bow, crown shows little wear; good glass crystal with a small edge flake.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1400
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