Repeating time and money
Complete with its original bill of sale and warranty, this fine 18ct gold chronograph minute repeater pocket watch made by London maker J.W. Benson sold into the trade for £3100 at John Taylor’s (12% buyer’s premium) of Louth on December 7.
The watch, that had some signs of use, had cost £55 when purchased new in 1918 by W.H. Cutler Esq., …