Collection: Pillard Parts

Paillard, rooted in the Swiss town of Saint Croix, emerged as a cornerstone of precision manufacturing in mechanical music and beyond. Founded in 1814 by Moïse Paillard as E. Paillard & Co., the company initially focused on watches and clocks, later diversifying into mechanical music boxes and phonographs by the late 19th century. Under Ernest Paillard's leadership in the early 20th century, Paillard expanded its repertoire to include disc gramophones, typewriters under the Hermes brand, and eventually film cameras and projectors marketed under the iconic Bolex trademark. The company's innovations extended to electric gramophone motors and radio equipment, solidifying its reputation as a leading Swiss manufacturer in the realm of cameras, radios, and gramophones. Despite economic downturns in the mid-20th century and subsequent changes in ownership, Paillard's legacy endures through its enduring contributions to mechanical and electronic technologies.