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Francis Dubois & Co.
New York
Francis Dubois & Co.
Initial Marking: F.D&Co.
Location: New York
Years of Operation: 1840-1882
English and Swiss Cases. Made first cases for Dennison, Howard & Davis (1852). [Crossman] Crossman concludes the company failed in 1857. However, the company continued importing watches until 1882 when it became Geo. W. DuBois & Co.
Partnership between brothers Francis and Frederick DuBois. The firm was one of the first manufacturers of gold cases in New York City.
The company transitioned to importing watches, likely in the 1860s.
The company transitioned to importing watches, likely in the 1860s.
Company Timeline
1840
Francis Dubois & Co. begins operations.
1882
Francis Dubois & Co. ceases operations.