Chicago Watch Case Co.
Crescent

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Crescent

First Introduction of the "Crescent" Gold-Filled Case. Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review, Unknown 1884 Issue:

"Crescent Filled Cases.

The special attention of the Trade is called to our new line of 18 Size Stem Winding Gold Filled Cases made under Coe's Patent. Interchangeable, to fit all 18 Size Stem Winding American Movements.

All Gold Filled Cases made by this company have Solid Gold Bows, Joints, Plugs, and Thumb Catches, are unequaled in Share and Color, and are guaranteed by special certiciate to wear 20 years.

Order of your Jobber the "Crescent" Case, And save carrying two lines of cases.

Chicago Watch Case Co.,
Cor Michagan Ave. and Madison St.,
Chicago, Ills."

Database ID:	PWDB-380
Case Grade:	Crescent
Material:	Gold-Filled
Guarantee:	20-Year
Introduced:	1883
Discontinued:	1885
Note:	Introduced in 1883 as the "Crescent" gold-filled case [JC, 1884 Ad, CT, November 1883 Ad]. This mark is distinguished from later marks used by the Crescent Watch Case Co. by a "stacked" layout with star on top of a crescent moon. These are often confused.
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