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Ladd Watch-Case Co.
| Name | Ladd Watch-Case Co. |
| Ortssitz | New York City |
| Straße | Maiden Lane 11 |
| Art des Unternehmens | Uhrengehäusefabrik |
| Anmerkungen | Angetrieben durch eine Dampfmaschine. |
| Quellenangaben | [New Yorks great industries (1884) 217] |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1858 |
Gründung als "J. A. Brown & Co." |
| 1866 |
Einführung des Ladd Watch-Case |
| 1883 |
Eintragung der früheren "J. A. Brown & Co." als "Ladd Watch-Case Co." |
| Produkt |
ab |
Bem. |
bis |
Bem. |
Kommentar |
| Uhrengehäuse |
1884 |
[New Yorks great ind. (1884)] |
1884 |
[New Yorks great ind. (1884)] |
watch-case |
| ZEIT | 1884 |
| THEMA | Firmendarstellung |
| TEXT | The object of this invention was to produce a watch-case that as a protection to the watch-movements should be equo.l (in a gentleman's size) to a heavy 60 dwt. solid case, and yet cost only half its price, be equally as well made, Jointed and fitted, durable in wear, and equal in style and finish. How well these objects have been attained, is shown by the great popularity of the "Ladd Patent Case," more than a hundred thousand of them being now in the pockets of the American people. Since its first introduction in 1866 it has been the standard, nothing equal to it having yet been introduced. This house was originally founded in 1858 by Messrs. J. A. Brown & Co., and continued till 1883, when the Ladd Watch-Case Co. was incorporated, and since its inception has always commanded a constantly increasing and influential patronage. The factory is located at Providence, and is admirably arranged and furnished with all the most modern machinery and appliances necessary for the prosecution of the business, operated by a powerful steam-engine; employment being given to a large number of skilled worlonen. It will be apparent to any person who will considerately examine a heavy solid gold watch-case that beyond the necessary thickness of gold for the engraving and engine-turning, the large proportion of the precious metal remaining is really needed only as a stiffening to hold the engraved portions in place, and give it strength enough to resist pressure from without by sudden knocks or falls, which would otherwise mutilate and destroy the case and injure the movement. This large proportion of gold adds greatly to the cost of a watch, while it is actually needless so far as beauty and utility are concerned. On the other hand, large numbers of gold watches are made and sold with cases so thin and fragile, in order to reduce their cost to the lowest point, as to be almost unserviceable after a few months' constant use. Now if these cases had been stiffened with a lining of baser metal, the need of costly repairs would have been avoided, and they would have remained handsome and undefaced for years, to the great advantage of the owners. One of these Ladd cases, furnished with a good substantial movement made by any of the leading American companies, for which they ere more especially designed and adapted, make a watch that will give the purchaser pleasure and satisfaction at the lowest possible price. The manager of the company in Maiden Lane is Mr. J. H. Bigelow, a gentleman who is held in the highest estimation in commercial circles for his strict honor and integrity and who has always identified himself with any measure which has been brought forward for the benefit and welfare of his fellow-citizens. It gives us the greatest pleasure to call the attention of our readers-to this establishment, which for taste of design and excellent workmanship in its manufactures cannot be surpassed. All inquiries will be promptly attended to, and designs and estimates will be forwarded on application to those desiring them. |
| QUELLE | [New Yorks great industries (1884) 217] |
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