Pocket Watch Database

Francis Dubois & Co.

New York

Initial Marking: F.D&Co.

Location: New York

Years of Operation: 1840-1882

English and Swiss Cases. Made first cases for Dennison, Howard & Davis (1852). [Crossman] Crossman concludes the company failed in 1857. However, the company continued importing watches until 1882 when it became Geo. W. DuBois & Co.

Partnership between brothers Francis and Frederick DuBois. The firm was one of the first manufacturers of gold cases in New York City.

The company transitioned to importing watches, likely in the 1860s.

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
Watch Case Marking for Francis Dubois & Co. 18K: F.D.&Co. Crown 18 in Gumdrop 18K Gold 18K