A collection of two chronographs - S. Smith & Son, 9 Strand, London, Case No. 65078, 68 mm, 194 g, circa 1900

A large and unusual deck watch with chronograph, tachy scale and date
Case: gilt, tiered, polished, pusher for chronograph via crown. Dial: enamel, radial Roman hours, 30 min. counter, central date indicator, blued spade hands. Movm.: 2/3 plate movement, frosted, gilt, finely ground chronograph steel parts, ratchet wheel, "Patent Swiss 27837", signed "The Ascot Patent 20th June 1887", screw compensation balance, counterpoised lever.


J.W. Benson, 62 & 64 Ludgate Hill, London, By Warrant to H.M. the Late Queen Victoria, Movement No. 294121, Case No. 294121, 51 mm, 110 g, circa 1890

A hunting case pocket watch with chronograph
Case: 18k gold, polished, monogrammed, gold dome, pusher for chronograph at "12". Dial: enamel, radial Roman hours, auxiliary seconds, 60 min. counter, blued Fleur-de-Lys hands. Movm.: 2/3 plate movement, frosted, gilt, signed, English lever escapement, screw compensation balance.