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    Posted 10 years ago

    geo26e
    (154 items)

    A Century of Progress International Exposition was the name of a World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. The fair's motto was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms"; its architectural symbol was the Sky Ride, a transporter bridge perpendicular to the shore on which one could ride from one side of the fair to the other.

    This size 12 pocket watch was made by Ingersoll Watch Co. circa 1933 to commemorate the Chicago World's Fair. On the dial, it has one single word 'Progress' underneath the maker's logo. The case back is embossed with the Fair's modern architectural structurals and the words 'CENTURY OF PROGRESS 1833 - 1933 CHICAGO'. The watch bezel also has art decor style details.

    For comparison, I have also posted another style and slightly larger 1933 Chicago World's Fair pocket watch by Westxlox here :
    http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/125062-1933-chicago-worlds-fair-pocket-watch-and

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    Comments

    1. crazycharacter, 10 years ago
      Thanks for sharing. Love the back on this version! I think the dial has been re-finished. Still a great piece just wanted to let you know.
    2. geo26e geo26e, 10 years ago
      Thanks Adam for the appreciation! You have excellent eye sight! lol Some of the numerals 1-12 could have been touched up at some stage (slight over run of black paint in places under the loop) but the maker's logo and the word progress still looking rather crisp!
    3. SEAN68 SEAN68, 10 years ago
      stunning George!!
    4. pops52 pops52, 10 years ago
      You have some great watches George! Thanks for sharing with us.
    5. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 10 years ago
      Exquisite pocket watch!!
    6. kerry10456 kerry10456, 10 years ago
      :-)....great addition
    7. geo26e geo26e, 10 years ago
      Thanks very much nutsabotas, fortapache, Sean, pops, agh, Phil, VV, Racer44. Michael, Kerry, BHG, Ted & moowoo for the love & the great comments! Very much appreciated! :-)
    8. geo26e geo26e, 10 years ago
      Thank you Trey! :-)
    9. geo26e geo26e, 10 years ago
      Thanks Mike, shawnicus & snoopy for the appreciation! :-)
    10. geo26e geo26e, 10 years ago
      Thank you Belltown for visiting & the appreciation! :-)
    11. geo26e geo26e, 10 years ago
      Thanks a lot inky, Ashlee & shanmu! :-)
    12. geo26e geo26e, 10 years ago
      Thanks toolate2, vetraio & Tom! Much appreciated! :-)
    13. geo26e geo26e, 10 years ago
      Thank you snoopy!
    14. geo26e geo26e, 10 years ago
      Thanks Petey!:-)

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