Posted 10 years ago
geo26e
(154 items)
Appears to be a 50s pocket watch (according to Jim & Merlyn Collings' book) and powered by an Ansonia movement, the dial is decorated with a red & a blue colour flag and time-teacher style numerals in red on the outer ring. The case back has a boy scout holding a signal flag with mountain/camping scene background incised.
Dave (pw-collector) posted the same watch two years ago and he mentioned that Ansonia were in operation until 1930. The exact period in which this watch was made is therefore still a mystery. You can see Dave's watch here : http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/57927-ansonia-scout-troop-watch
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George,
In George Townsend's book "The Watch That Made The Dollar Famous" on page 6, the diagrams showing Ansonia Movements, Plate 2 matches this movement except for the plate stampings:
MFG BY THE ANSONIA CLOCK CO.
NEW YORK, U.S. OF AMERICA
PAT. APRIL 17. 1888
This is one way I used to identify mine as an Ansonia.
Dave
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@ Dave, I totally agree with you that this watch is powered by a basic Ansonia Clock Co. movement. However, the watch appears to be a 50s piece and Ansonia ceased trading/manufacturing in 1929/1930. Just wonder why use a late 20s movement for a 50s watch. Found a link to Ansonia's history here : http://www.antiqueansoniaclocks.com/ansonia-clock-history.php
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