3-082-124 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Advertisement for Benson's Watches, 1895. 'Awarded 12 Prize Medals. Guaranteed for Accuracy, Strength, Durability, and Value. J. W. BENSON'S PRESENTATION WATCHES for LADIES. Gold Lady's Watch, in 18-ct. Gold Cases, Crystal Glass, richly Engraved or Plain Polished Case, Strong Keyless Action, an Excellent Timekeeper. With short Gold Albert Chain, in Case complete, £6 15s. "SPECIAL MAKE" LADY'S GOLD LEVER WATCH, complete in Case, with massive Gold Albert, £15. J. W. BENSON SUPPLIES GOLD and GEM JEWELLERY of the HIGHEST Quality and Value at WHOLESALE CITY PRICES, thus saving all intermediate profits. KEYLESS "BANK" WATCH Is a good Knockabout Watch for Rough Wear at Home and Abroad at a Low Price. Best London made, THREE - QUARTER PLATE ENGLISH LEVER, with Strong Keyless Action, Chronometer Balance, and Jewelled in Rubies...An Exact Timekeeper. Suitable for use Shooting, Campaigning, Hunting, School use, and Rough Wear generally. Price £5, in Extra Strength Sterling Silver Crystal Glass Cases. OLD WATCHES and JEWELLERY TAKEN IN EXCHANGE. Largest Selection of ENGAGEMENT RINGS in the City of London at all prices from £1 to £1000...Steam Factory 62 & 64, LUDGATE HILL, E.C. And at 28, ROYAL EXCHANGE, E.C.; and 25, OLD BOND STREET, W., LONDON.' From "Illustrated London News", 1895.