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Title: CWT Pocket Watch Sign
Post by: Sodak Bob on July 16, 2013, 08:57:49 PM

I recently bought a sign that is in the shape of a pocket watch. It has the markings CWT Co.  Modern on it, which I believe is the Chicago Watch Tool Company.  I was told the sign hung on the main street of a small town in South Dakota around 1910.  The sign is made of cast and has curved glass faces with a painted time of 8:17 -. It has two bulbs on the inside to light it up.  I am having trouble finding any info on this ..   HELP

Title: Re: CWT Pocket Watch Sign
Post by: mart on July 16, 2013, 09:20:52 PM

That's a good one !! Will look tomorrow !!

Title: Re: CWT Pocket Watch Sign
Post by: bigwull on July 17, 2013, 01:50:19 AM

we.ve got one quite similar...it cost us...£10..or..$15...

Title: Re: CWT Pocket Watch Sign
Post by: cogar on July 17, 2013, 03:43:49 AM

Jewelers-watch repairers began doing a booming business after the railroads forced the establishment of Standard Time Zones in the US and Canada ….. and thus the reason for using those watch/clock signs. 

Pocketwatches used by railroad employees had to be "certified' every year or two ...... to be accurate to "the minute".

Title: Re: CWT Pocket Watch Sign
Post by: Sodak Bob on July 17, 2013, 06:15:05 PM

Thanks for the info - anyone know anything about the Chicago Watch Tool Co. or dates for these sign.   How about value - I over paid for it, but I probably will never see one again...  Here it is lit up... Thanks

Title: Re: CWT Pocket Watch Sign
Post by: mart on July 17, 2013, 07:57:28 PM

I have been looking but found nothing that helps so far!! A couple of ad pages for sale !!

Title: Re: CWT Pocket Watch Sign
Post by: cogar on July 18, 2013, 03:54:18 AM

Check this one out, ..... it was made at the same time  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

(http://www.cowansauctions.com/itemImages/p1234.jpg)

http://www.cowansauctions.com/auctions/item.aspx?ItemId=23914 (http://www.cowansauctions.com/auctions/item.aspx?ItemId=23914)

Just Google images for ...... advertising watch repair signs

Title: Re: CWT Pocket Watch Sign
Post by: ayden2008 on July 19, 2013, 03:52:05 PM

Would you be willing to sell it? I collect watches and pocket watch and find this piece attractive m

Title: Re: CWT Pocket Watch Sign
Post by: Sodak Bob on July 19, 2013, 04:54:14 PM

Perhaps I will sell it at some point. As I stated before, I did pay a good chunk of change for it - but it was worth it. One of the nicest  watch trade signs that I have ran across.

Title: Re: CWT Pocket Watch Sign
Post by: ayden2008 on July 19, 2013, 08:16:40 PM

Ok well let me know, and about the price as long as its justified that's all that matters.