Exhibit 23




              Consent of Independent Auditors
                             
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the
Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the A.T.
Cross Company Restricted Stock Plan of our report dated
January 30, 1995, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of A.T. Cross Company incorporated by
reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 31, 1994, and the related financial
statement schedule included therein, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.



                              ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Providence, Rhode Island
November 29, 1995