Case
Bay State Watch Case Co.
Boston, Massachesetts
Bay State Watch Case Co.
Initial Marking: BSWCCo
Location: Boston, Massachesetts
Years of Operation: 1885-1893
Successor: Crescent Watch Case Co.
Organized May 5, 1885. Absorbed by the Crescent Watch Case Company in 1893.
Collectibility: Bay State cases are uncommon and generally enhance the collectibility of a watch when in reasonable condition. Some cases are derived from patented designs, and those marked with patents are quite rare.
In the spring of 1892, Charles F. Morrill, president of the company, sold his stock due to illness and retired.
Company Timeline
1885
Bay State Watch Case Co. begins operations.
1893
Bay State Watch Case Co. ceases operations.