![]() an excellent resource for those interested in doing further research into American pocket watch cases. This information was first compiled and published in "History of the American Watch Case" by Warren H. We do not suggest that this list is 100% complete or accurate in fact, we can almost guarantee that it is not, but it presents a fascinating picture of the case-making industry during this important period in the American watch industry. OR IF AN ITEM HAS BEEN TESTED OR UNTESTED. I WILL DO MY BEST TO LIST IN THE TITLE OR CONDITION BOX ANY FLAWS I SEE. Dates are approximate as company records are inconsistent in many cases. YOU ARE BUYING AN ANTIQUE PHILADELPHIA WATCH CASE CO. Theophilus Zurbrugg merged it with other case companies, the combined entity being the Keystone Watch Case. ![]() Dates may overlap when tracing the "family tree" of a particular company. In 1884, the firm of Leichty & Le Bouba was renamed the Philadelphia Watch Case Co. A few of these companies survived well into the 20th century and underwent multiple name changes and reorganizations. These companies were known to have operated and produced watch cases in the United States in the 1800s and 1900s. The list of companies that manufactured watches in the United States in the 1800s is far longer than most people realize. Many of the engravers had been trained in Europe, so it is not uncommon to see pastoral scenes of Swiss chalets on American cases, as above. Waltham "Roy" case in 14K gold: beautiful example of finely-crafted American pocket watch case.
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