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.
Today, we take a look under the dial of an Elgin Grade 155, originally introduced in 1896. The pendant setting mechanism was a patented design created by Charles Pelatiah Corliss,.
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.
Elgin National Watch Company - Grade 155 - 16-Size, 17 Jewels, c.1897 - Movement Image Often referred to by collectors as the “lacy doily” movements due to the pattern on.
Balance Wheel from Illinois Watch Co. Grade 61 - 18-Size, Model 6, 17 Jewels, c.1900, Serial No. 1521597 A closer look at the balance wheel and Breguet hairspring from an.
Illinois Watch Co. Grade 61 - 18-Size, Model 6, 17 Jewels, c.1900, Serial No. 1521597 The Grade 61 was a mid-range 18-Size movement produced by the Illinois Watch Company in.
