Author: Nathan Moore
As master model maker at the Elgin National Watch Company, Charles P. Corliss worked on a variety of prototypes and experimental pieces. A patent issued to Corliss in April 1886.
Yesterday, we took a look at the snap-ring dial Charles P. Corliss patented in 1879 in an attempt to create an “interchangeable” watch while working at the Elgin National Watch.
Charles P. Corliss was awarded four distinct U.S. patents for stem winding/setting mechanisms he created while model maker at the Elgin National Watch Company. Recently, we inspected the mechanism that.
Charles P. Corliss, Model Maker at the Elgin National Watch CompanyPhotograph Published in The Watch Word, January 1922 Charles Pelatiah Corliss was a model maker at the Elgin National Watch.
The lack of factory records for Seth Thomas has been a challenge for researchers and collectors alike. Fortunately, serial lookup engines have been created using observations from surviving watches, allowing.
Under the Dial - Elgin National Watch Company - Grade 155 - 16-Size, 17 Jewels, c.1897 Yesterday, we took a look at the Elgin Grade 155, part of the company’s.