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Posted 12 months ago
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This is an early Westclox.
Western Clock Mfg. Co., Stem Wind, Back Set.
Dial marked:
THE ALTON
Movement marked:
PAT'D OCT. 23, 1902
PATENTS' PDG.
MADE IN U.S.A.
12 14 8 (Dec. 14, 1908)
LASALLE, ILL
WESTERN CLOCK MFG. CO.
The third photo is a diagram of the movement out of Townsend's Dollar Watch Book. Note the set knob between the winding wheel and the click.
Mine is missing this knob but can be set with a #10 watch key. If someone has an extra winding knob for sale, I would be interested.
Thanks for looking,
Dave
Pocket WatchesPocket watch use peaked in the late 19th century as a wave of investment we…
Thanks BELLIN68 for the appreciation.
Dave
Thanks kerry10456 for the appreciation.
Dave