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Ingersoll pocket watch & alarm clock, circa 1933 - 1936
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf.
Someday I might have to look for the wristwatch.
Dave
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Got to say I like these pieces, and I've seen these listed as Big Bad Wolf several times through out my life. I just wanted to add that the correct title of the these is "Three Little Pigs" as pre the advertising and the original packaging. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice combo Dave. This is the first time I see a BBW pocket watch with hairy hands! I thought Ingersoll only made one PW version with the winking eye animation in 1934. By the way, there is a cheap (so far a the bidding goes) wristwatch for sale on ebay,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200770579296?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1202
still have 3 days to go, take a look. Regards. George
George,
Thanks for the link for the WW.
I acquired the matching alarm & pocket watch, as a pair, at an estate sale many years ago. I don't recall ever seeing this particular pocket watch dial listed before. It is a nice pair to have.
Thanks for looking & sharing,
Dave
AWESOME:)
Thanks AR8Jason, mrmajestic 1, bratjdd, kerry10456, Hunter, guyfrmatl, Bruce99, geo26e, BELLIN68 & timeless5 for the appreciation.
Dave