Pocket Watch Database

Empire Watch Case Co.

Boston, Massachusetts (or Providence, RI)

Empire Watch Case Co. Image

Location: Boston, Massachusetts (or Providence, RI)

Years of Operation: c.1895 - ?

Predecessor: Providence Watch Case Co.

The Empire Watch Case name was owned and sold by Morrill Bros. Co.

It appears that the "Empire Watch Case Company" was only a trade name used by Morrill Bros. Co. and not officially organized as a company.

According to the July 5, 1899 issue of The Jewelers' Circular, the Empire Watch Case factory was owned and operated by Morrill Bros. Co.

"Can you tell me who made the Empire watch case? It came out five years ago or so. Yours respectfully, H.A. Carr.

Answer: - Morrill Bros. Co., 373 Washington St., Boston, Mass., make and control the Empire watch case."

Case Grades

Note: This chart is not intended to be a comprehensive list of grades. Some grades changed traits over time and other grades may not be listed. This chart will be improved as additional information is studied.

Image Name Case Material Gold Content Gurantee Source Catalogs Trademarked
Gold Filled Gold-Filled