A.T. CROSS NAMES KEVIN F. MAHONEY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Lincoln, RI – February 2, 2005 – A.T. Cross Company (AMEX: ATX) today announced that Kevin F. Mahoney has joined the Company as Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Mahoney will report to David G. Whalen, President and Chief Executive Officer of A.T. Cross and will serve on the Company’s senior management team.

In this position, Mr. Mahoney will be responsible for the finance, treasury, investor relations and information technology divisions. In addition to these responsibilities, Mr. Mahoney will also lead Cross’s acquisition efforts.

Dave Whalen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cross, noted that “We are very excited to have Kevin join Cross. The experience and solid financial expertise he brings will be a real asset to the Company as we look to build Cross’s brand equity and grow sales and profitability on a global basis.”

Previously, Mr. Mahoney was a partner at Deloitte & Touche, where he specialized in serving high growth, acquisition oriented, and other companies in the midst of significant transition. Most recently, Mr. Mahoney served as Director-Corporate Development at Raytheon Company, where he was responsible for developing and executing acquisitions and divestiture opportunities for Raytheon's various business units. Mr. Mahoney is a graduate of Babson College.

About A.T. Cross Company

Building on the rich tradition of its award-winning writing instruments and reputation for innovation and craftsmanship, A.T. Cross Company is a designer and marketer of branded personal and business accessories. Cross provides a range of distinctive products that appeal to a growing market of consumers seeking to enhance their image and facilitate their lifestyle. A.T. Cross products, including award-winning quality writing instruments, timepieces, business accessories and Costa Del Mar sunglasses, are distributed in retail and corporate gift channels worldwide.

Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (including statements relating to the anticipated final report of annual revenue growth, the anticipated gross profit margins, and other items to be reported in the Company’s results for 2004 ). In addition, words such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the uncertainty relating to reporting unaudited financial results. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The information contained in this document is as of January 27, 2005. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information or future events or developments. Additional discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's expectations is contained in the Company's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

CONTACTS:
David G. Whalen
President and Chief Executive Officer
401-335-8212

Investor Relations:
Financial Dynamics
Cara O’Brien/Melissa Myron/Rachel Albert
212-850-5600