Thought It Was A Small Pocketwatch At First...

[Natman]

I found this today in an old neighborhood yard..I thought it was a watch that was missing the hands and glass.

I noticed when I got home it "rattled" when I shook it, so I opened up the case, revealing a very thin chain, wrapped around an inner wheel.

The chain's end protruded through a small opening on the outer cover. Maybe the chain was spring loaded so the chain could be retracted (?)

Casing looks to be copper or brass.

Thanks for any help, I have no idea what this thing is.

Nat

 

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[wildrider]

maybe an old timey key keeper worn on the belt. I think they still have them with the retractable chain.

 

[Lafitte]

Ditto Wildrider. Key-keeper.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Is the chain gold? It looks like it could be a monocle chain... Edwardian maybe

 

[dg39]

1940's to 50's style. For glasses or a fountaim pin. Also nurses used to hold thermometer case.
Have a silver one just like it somewhere. The mounting on back held a pin catch.
DG

 

[diggummup]

1940's to 50's style. For glasses or a fountaim pin. Also nurses used to hold thermometer case.
Have a silver one just like it somewhere. The mounting on back held a pin catch.
DG

I agree,I found one with an ink pen still attached a couple years ago in Miami.

 

[Natman]

Thanks all! If anyone happens to have a pic of one that has everything attached together, please post!

Nat

 

[Gypsy Heart]

http://www.tias.com/11940/PictPage/1922632033.html

 

[dg39]

http://www.tias.com/11940/PictPage/1922632033.html

Thanks Gypsy, I was going to hunt up mine, but you got there first.
DG

 

[wildrider]

That Gypsy chick strikes again.

Hey you could form a music group and be the Gypsy Chicks

Burt

 

[Natman]

Thank you everyone and thanks Gypsy for the pics. I never saw one of these before.

Nat

 

[mojjax]

Hi , I just bought this little combo at a yardsale today . It's the same company as Gypsy's picture . Around the edge in very tiny letters - K&McD INC. MADE IN ROSELAND NEW JERSY .

When I saw this item ..... I immediately thought of this Post .....I asked the man 'How much' He said 5 bucks , so here it is ! ( the watch works too ) the chain extends 15 inches .

 

[Ramitt]

Nice find!

 

[piggman1]

Nice find. I was going to guess R2D2's yoyo.

 

[Natman]

When I saw this item ..... I immediately thought of this Post .....I asked the man 'How much' He said 5 bucks , so here it is ! ( the watch works too ) the chain extends 15 inches .

Glad to be of service

Nice combo, I wish the piece I found had the watch attached..you can see where the pin was before it broke off.

Nice find. I was going to guess R2D2's yoyo.

Laughed out loud at that one

Thanks again,
Nat