While Charles W. Fogg is generally credited with creating the first safety pinion in America, Merritt Burt actually secured a patent for his safety pinion design a few months before.
Merritt Burt's Patent Safety Pinion (Center Wheel and Pinion from National Watch Company Movement) On September 13, 1864, Merritt Burt was granted the first patent for a safety pinion design.
Illinois Watch Company Movement Cuts, 1890 Lapp & Flershem Catalog (Busiest House In America) Original catalogs are an invaluable primary source for understanding movement descriptions. Examining these resources can yield.
Rockford Watch Co. "I Can Fix A Rockford Watch" Trade Card, c.1890 (Front) This colorful trade card was distributed by the Rockford Watch Company in the 1890s to promote the.
Seth Thomas Movements Offered in the 1890 Lapp & Flershem Illustrated Catalog Original catalogs remain an excellent primary source for movement descriptions. Studying these resources can provide valuable insight into.
Solar Eclipse Totality - April 8, 2024 - Paducah, Kentucky Last week marked the first total solar eclipse visible in the United States since 2017. My family journeyed to Paducah,.
