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The Adams & Perry Lancaster Watch: Perry’s Patented Stem-Wind and Pendant-Set Mechanism

By Nathan Moore

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In addition to his elegant watch plate design, Edwin H. Perry received a patent for his stem-winding and setting mechanism on May 30, 1871. This mechanism was implemented when the Adams & Perry movements were introduced to the market. U.S. Patent #115351: Improvement in Stem...

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The Adams & Perry Lancaster Watch: The Double Roller Escapement – America’s First Double Roller

By Nathan Moore

Adams & Perry Lancaster Watch, Showing Wide Roller Jewel and Notched Safety Roller of the Double Roller Escapement The Adams & Perry movement represents the first American-made watch featuring a.

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The Adams & Perry Lancaster Watch: The Friction-Fit Dial

By Nathan Moore

Lancaster Pa Dial From Adams & Perry Lancaster Watch #1369 The watches produced by the Adams & Perry factory were issued with dials secured to the movement via a friction-fit.

The Adams & Perry Lancaster Watch: Perry’s Patent Plate Design Inspired by “Hogarth’s Line of Beauty”

By Nathan Moore

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Adams & Perry Movement with Perry's Patent Plate Design Highlighted The premier watch movement introduced in 1874 by the Adams & Perry Watch Company features an elegant swooping plate profile that appeals to anyone with an eye for aesthetics. This unique plate design was patented...

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Adams & Perry No. 3 20-Jewel “Lancaster Watch” c.1876

By Nathan Moore

Adams & Perry No. 3 20-Jewel "Lancaster Watch" c.1876: Movement Image This watch represents one of the early products of the Adams & Perry Watch Company, organized in 1874. This.