Pocket Watch Database
Jeannot & Shiebler Watch Case Co.
New York
Initial Marking: J.S.
Location: New York
Years of Operation: c. 1892
Identification: The standard cases produced by Jeannot & Shiebler featured a JS monogram, typically place between the 1 and the 4 (for a 14K gold case) or the 1 and the 8 (for an 18K gold case). The company also supplied unlabeled and jeweler-labeled cases, which are more difficult to identify.
Generally, the company marked cases with "Warranted" slightly arched above and embossed eye-shaped element with "18" or "14" between two stars. Under the karat designation are the words "Carat Fine" arched around the bottom profile of the center eye-shape. The case serial number is marked underneath in an arched layout similar to the text above, with considerable space between each of the digits.
The J&S cases can quickly be distinguished by identifying the two stars on either side of the karat designation within the embossed eye shape.
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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14K | Gold | 14K | ||||
18K | Gold | 18K |