Pocket Watch Database
J. Laurent
New York
Location: New York
Years of Operation: 1861 - c.1878
Successor: J. Laurent & Co.
Jacques Laurent. Manufacturer of Gold and Silver Watch Cases. Sales Office at 17 John St. in New York. Made fancy gold cases for Giles, Wales & Co. Built a factory in Linden, New Jersey in 1878.
Some J. Laurent cases can possibly be identified by the patented case springs implemented in the case design.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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18K | Gold | 18K | |||
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18K Giles Wales Co | Gold | 18K | |||
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Gold | Gold | ||||
| Silver | Silver |
