Summary
Gents pocket watch, silver case, John Bennett, London, circa 1880.
This watch was originally purchased by George Coleman, the great-grandfather of the donor, in 1881 from John Bennett, watchmaker at 65 & 64 Cheapside, London. He paid 6 pounds, 9 shillings and 6 pence for the watch. After his death in 1933 the watch was then passed down to his son Harry Coleman who kept the watch until his own death in 1946. At Harry's death the watch was passed to Harry's son George Harry Coleman who had it until 1972, when he died, and the watch was passed on to his sons, the donors.
A receipt issued by John Bennett, London on 26 May 1881 to Mr. Coleman, Ealing, for the purchase of the watch is registered at HT 3537.
Physical Description
White enamel open face dial with roman numerals. Seconds dial at 6. Outside of case has engineered decorative marking. Silver fob chain and brass and silver key. Key wound spring; lever escapement.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John Coleman, Mr James Harry Coleman, 28 Sep 2001
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Mr John Bennett, 64 &65 Cheapside, London, Middlesex, England, Great Britain, 1880
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Mr George Coleman, Ealing, England, Great Britain, 26 May 1881
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Inscriptions
Inside back of case has London hallmark for 1880 (leopard head in oblong with capital E inside shield), sterling standard hallmark (lion passant) and maker's mark 'P.W.' Dial marked 'John Bennett London'. Back plate marked 'Maker to the Royal Observatory John Bennett 65 & 64 Cheapside London', surrounding a crown encircled with rays. More recent marking, 'G.H. Coleman 1933 Grandfather's Watch'. Box inscribed in gold "John Bennett Watchmaker and Goldsmith 65 & 64 Cheapside London/ Manufacturer to the Royal Observatory, to the Queen & the Hon Board of Ordnance."
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