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From the American Horology Archive:
Cornell Watch Co. Grade Geo. F. Root Pocket Watch

Cornell Watch Co.

Grade: Geo. F. Root

Manufacturer: Cornell Watch Co.
Manufacturer Location: Chicago, Illinois and San Francisco, California
Movement Serial Number: 21196
Grade: Geo. F. Root
Variation: No. 4
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1873
Run Quantity: 20
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,070
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Balance Type: Expansion
Regulator: Plain Out
Hairspring: Flat
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Geo. F. Root
Chicago, Ill.
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.245
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fabianmwb 5 · October 1, 2022

Serial Number 21196 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked Geo. F. Root not John
Evans. Please see uploaded photo
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from John Evans to Geo. F. Root
Cornell Watch Co. Grade Geo. F. Root Pocket Watch