A watch or wrist compass maybe?

[Baldingboy]

I found this in the yard of an old house. At first I thought it was a watch...but there is no stem. It was pretty deep and the house was built around the 1900's sometime.

The most interesting thing is the back of it. It shows the big dipper, north star and ursa major on it. That's why I thought it was maybe a compass that fit on your wrist or something. Any ideas? It's about the size of a womans small dress watch.















Thanks for any help on this one.

 

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[warsawdaddy]

Could be an early version of a modern day wrist band that a lot of the pros wear,--an energy bracelet.
Trion Active Wristband
postitas walad - P, 2012-02-12 01:31 Product Features
The water-resistant silicone bands combine negative-ions and magnetic technology in a highly functional
Trion:Z's twin 1000-guass magnets are structured in our patented Alternating North-South Polarity Orientation

The new ones have a small case on them as well.
Just a guess.(a Flash Gordon trinket from the '30's?)

 

[Baldingboy]

Could be an early version of a modern day wrist band that a lot of the pros wear,--an energy bracelet.
Trion Active Wristband
postitas walad - P, 2012-02-12 01:31 Product Features
The water-resistant silicone bands combine negative-ions and magnetic technology in a highly functional
Trion:Z's twin 1000-guass magnets are structured in our patented Alternating North-South Polarity Orientation

The new ones have a small case on them as well.
Just a guess.(a Flash Gordon trinket from the '30's?)

Maybe

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The Columbus Watch Company had a pocket watch called "North Star" late 1800's but I dont think its that old.

 

[lostcauses]

Watch is a toy for a child, turning the crown would move the hands.

 

[Baldingboy]

The Columbus Watch Company had a pocket watch called "North Star" late 1800's but I dont think its that old.

It could be late 1800's.....we found some stuff from around that era to early 1900's there.

 

[Baldingboy]

Watch is a toy for a child, turning the crown would move the hands.

There isn't a crown on this thing. You can tell it never had one.

 

[lostcauses]

I see an indent in the metal on one of the photos were the stem would have been. It may be the back has been pressed a lot further in than original.
A photo of the top and bottom edge would be good.

 

[lostcauses]

Also can you state everything wrote on the back. Photo is hard to read.

 

[jscorpio]

I think I found it. Or at one that is similar.

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=203&ItemNo=102152

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think I found it. Or at one that is similar.

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=203&ItemNo=102152

JACK ARMSTRONG RARE WHEATIES TEST PREMIUM That is one great ID jscorpio and neat find!


Im copy and pasting it here for future reference if we lose the link.

Item Description
This rare wrist compass, like the previous crocodile whistle test premium, is documented in General Mills Archives as a Wheaties test offer in this case between June 2 and Dec. 12, 1938. Only 3017 examples were distributed. The same item was later shown and offered in the Lone Ranger's National Defenders Secret Portfolio club manual in 1941. The .75x1.5" compass unit has a brass case with celluloid cover over the dial and a pair of slots through which is inserted an 8" long black leather strap. The reverse of the brass case has star designs joined by lines to show the constellations "Ursa Major, Big Dipper, North Star." The black leather strap is NM and the luster on the compass itself is also NM. While the item does not carry the Jack Armstrong name it is completely documented as being offered by his show. Rare and only the fourth we've seen. (H - $200 to $400)

 

[lostcauses]

jscorpio
Good find.

 

[Baldingboy]

I think I found it. Or at one that is similar.

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=203&ItemNo=102152

jscorpio~

Way to go!!! Awesome! I can't believe you found it. That is exactly what mine is. How cool that it is a rare find. Thanks for researching it and thanks also to bigcypresshunter for repinning it here. You guys are fantastic. Thanks again.

Baldingboy