Im not sure what year this is but ingersoll shut down mickey mouse watch production in 1942 with mickey still having pie eyes even though disney introduced the whites in the eyes for directional ability in their animations in 1940,but ingersoll kept the older look until 1942 and then us time resumed production of caracter watches in usa in 1946 with the new eyes like your watch and. Very rare second edition 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse watch. Ingersoll mickey mouse 30s golden years pocket watch disney. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs circa 1933 very rare british ingersoll mickey mouse wrist watch, this watch belonged to american artist. Ingersoll creates modern mickey mouse watches that revive. Ingersoll mickey mouse wristwatch from the 1930s what. The mickey mouse watch introduced in 1933 was the first licensed character watch ever. The 1930s mickey mouse pocket watch the watch that started the classic character watch craze. Commemorate mickey mouse with this handsome disney collectible, a handcrafted tribute to the very first mickey mouse watch from 1933.
The disney by ingersoll watches combine the best aspects of the two international brands so much so that buyers have made these timepieces bestsellers. Price ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch 1933 justanswer. Extremely scarce, early, mickey mouse watch by ingersoll. This type of strap was only produced for one year and only used on the wire lug mickeys.
Disney magic kingdom map art 086 cross stitch pattern counted cross stitch chart, pdf format, instant download 275253. The bezel has art deco decoration and the casing is stamped stainless steel with wire lugs, this was the basic ingersoll mite model available with leather straps or stainless steel braclet with novelty mickey. In 1932 disney approached ingersoll now timex to produce a promotional mickey mouse watch for the 1933 worlds fair in chicago. Check out our mickey mouse watch selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our wrist watches shops. Vintage antique early ingersol 193334 mickey mouse pocket. Disney ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch 1933 repro with box and coa. The double life of the ingersoll watch, one starring.
On the inside of the watch it shows patented july 2, 1918 and it also shows nov. In 1934 and 36 two type of very rare ingersoll mickey mouse watches were produced by ingersoll ltd. The rebranded ingersoll still sells mickey mouse watches today with a. Featuring the older pieeyed style mickey, it includes the original leather fob with metal medallion.
His yellowgloved hands kept track of minutes and hours. With the original boxes and paperwork, prices can go as high as 850 dollars in pristine working condition. All the later versions had it printed on the face next to the number 8. Mickey mouse watch 1933 ingersoll disney complete displays very nicely. The bezel has art deco design etched round and the casing is stainless steel with wire lugs, this was the basic ingersoll mite model available with leather straps or seven link stainless steel bracelet with novelty mickey charms. Peculiar case with wire lugs and art deco decoration on the bezel. On may 22, 1933, the company submitted a patent application for a mickey mouse watch. At the time, ingersoll was on the brink of bankruptcy, and it was the mickey mouse watch that brought it back. Rare original first dial with equivalent numbers 5 and 7. Rare two 1933 1939 mickey mouse wrist watch and fob. The trenton union watch range pays tribute to the iconic 1933 mickey mouse watch.
Thus came about the birth of the mickey mouse watch for boys, launched at the 1933 chicago exposition century of progress. Mickey mouse pocket watch with fob ingersoll, 1933. Much like the lionel train company the mickey mouse watch for boys was launched at the 1933 chicago exposition century of. Hollywood stars featured on ingersoll watch faces marilyn monroe and ingersoll began featuring on hollywood stars wrists james dean.
Find ingersoll mickey from a vast selection of watches, timepieces. My quickie internet research had verified that the firstever mickey mouse watch made its debut at that fair in 1933, marketed by disney and ingersoll. Ingersoll disney mickey mouse 90th anniversary automatic watch japan 90 limited. Nov 02, 2011 world famous watch company ingersoll, who were the makers of the original mickey mouse watches in the 1930s have reunited with the walt disney company to launch a collection of watches, the mickey. Vintage 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch good running. Collectible mickey mouse watch 1933 easy price guide. Ingersoll mickey mouse watch for sale hard to find.
In 1933 ingersoll, in a deal with the walt disney co. The original 1933 mickey mouse watch has been relaunched in this original style mickey mouse pocket watch. The ingersoll clockwatch was also offered at the 1892 columbian exposition for. Ingersollwaterbury also made a mickey mouse pocket watch. The double life of the ingersoll watch, one starring mickey mouse. Mickey mouse railroad pocket watch streetfaireantiques. These watches were first introduced in 1933 made in the usa was printed below the number 6 hidden by the bezel.
Shop for ingersoll mickey mouse watch online at target. That applies not only to words but also to reproductions of antiques and collectibles. Mouseplanet the mickey mouse watch by gregg jacobs. I found a 1933 long stem ingersoll mickey in my wheelhouse. Unfollow vintage ingersoll mickey mouse watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Initially marketed with new casings by a struggling ingersoll company in the 20s and 30s depression to a disinterested public. In 1971, ingersoll timex ended making mickey mouse watches. Here is a fantastic early 1933 mickey mouse pocket watch. The ingersoll watch company is currently owned by zeon watches, a british subsidiary of the.
Watch can run for hours then stops, tap it and it works again. Mickey mouse original style 1930s expo gold rush ingersoll. The first mickey mouse watch was made way back in 1933 by the ingersoll waterbury clock co. The watch in question is a 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch i believe it may actually be a 1932 variant, more on that in a minute. Visit our official australian website for ingersoll watches. Circa 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse wrist watch, this watch belonged to american artist and sculptor ernest trova 19272009 i had the pleasure of knowing mr. We are seeing retail values as high as 350600 dollars for the watches in pristine working condition. Shop for mickey mouse watch ingersoll online at target. Ingersoll disney mens the trenton union quartz watch with white. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch mib. Vintage 1930s mickey mouse ingersoll watch nonworking w original leather band. These watches had a 30 mm diameter and were offered with bracelet or leather strap. The only link with the original ingersoll is that they have been doing a remake of the original 1933 mickey mouse watch and also the pocketwatch. Original antique 1930s ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch.
I was out today and did a little trading for this 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch with the original fob. The strap version is very hard to find especially in this mint condition. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It only has half of the original leather band however, the buckle side. Vintage 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch good. Jul 15, 2012 the watch was introduced at the 1933 century of progress expo in chicago.
Excellent 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch with fob. Ingersoll disney mickey mouse pocket watch 32 mm x 10mm 1. This lot came off an attic together so i am selling them together. Trova in the early 1990s, we shared the same interest in vintage disney character timepieces, this being one of many i had purchased from him and kept in my collection. Ingersoll mickey mouse watch collectors posts facebook.
Mickey mouse original style 1930s expo connecticut ingersoll. All high polished chrome top, sides, bezel and diestruck case back. Discussion in american pocket watches started by johnnypocket. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Buy ingersoll unisex ind 25835 ingersoll mickey mouse 30s collection gold pocket watch and other pocket watches at. The first watch had a round bezel with a standing mickey depiction and the words mickey mouse ingersoll written on the dial. Ingersoll animated mickey mouse alarm clock price guide.
Oct 11, 2015 ingersoll declared bankruptcy in 1921 and was bought by the waterbury clock co. Ingersoll produced the first watch in time for the 1933 chicago fair. Jan 28, 20 pricing your 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse watch has a large amount of variation in the current market. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. During the great depression, the cheap cheerful mickey mouse watch was just what. Shop ingersoll disney mens the trenton union quartz watch with white dial and black leather strap id01202. The watchs pin lever movement was surplus left over from the great war. New listing disney ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch 1933 repro with box and coa. Mickey mouse watch from the chicago exposition has different characteristics to the later models. After the ingersoll period, many other watch manufactures took over the reins and produced a plethora of watches, in every shape and design. Take the case of the mickey mouse 1933 worlds fair pocket knife.
This particular early 1934 version is akin to the second printing of a first edition book and quite scarce in nice, original condition. This watch i have never done anything to it since i. Vintage 1934 ingersoll disney mickey mouse balloon pants huge pocket wrist watch. The dial and subdial on this disney mickey mouse jewelry recreate 4 timeless images of authentic art from disney artists. Antique 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse 1st watch original disney character. Disney magic kingdom map art 086 cross stitch pattern counted cross stitch chart, pdf format, instant download. The bezel has art deco decoration and the casing is stamped stainless steel with wire lugs, this was the basic ingersoll mite model available with leather straps or stainless steel braclet with novelty mickey charms. Mickey mouse ingersoll wirelug wristwatch with its different characteristics to the later models. Ingersoll which later became timex continued to make the watches until the early 70s. Its pin lever movement was surplus left over from world war i ingersoll waterbury also made a mickey mouse pocket.
At the bottom of the bezel, three little mickeys went round and round on a tiny disc that served as a second timer. Disney merchandizing promoters saw the mickey watches as a cheap way to promote their brand. The history of the mickey mouse watch ezinearticles. The mickey mouse watch is born in connecticut new england.
Kay submitted the idea to the ingersollwaterbury watch company. Buy mickey mouse pocket watch and get the best deals. I have a 1933 chicago worlds fair framed print with a mickey mouse on it. In 1905 robert sailed to england and introduced the crown pocket watch for 5 shillings. Disneytimexingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch 1933. The fratello watches team advertising free downloads.
The re branded ingersoll still sells mickey mouse watches today with a. Mickey mouse is an icon of the 20th century, like elvis, jfk or ali. Pricing your 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse watch has a large amount of variation in the current market. Ingersoll watches australia automatic, business, disney mickey. Here we have a pair of original 1933 ingersoll wire lug mickey mouse wristwatches.
Kay submitted the idea to the ingersoll waterbury watch company. Theres an old saying that if you repeat a lie often enough, people will eventually believe it. The three variants of the 193334 mickey mouse wristwatch. Ingersoll and disney have joined forces to reintroduce the iconic, and groundbreaking, mickey mouse watch. What youve been waiting for a rare, second edition late 1933 wind up mickey mouse watch by ingersoll with the unique number equivalent dial face of the 1st edition, featuring the same size numbers 7 and 5, aligned with mickey s knees. By the way, the 1960s were actually a doldrums period for mickey mouse watches. Nov 02, 2011 mickey mouse 1930s expo connecticut ingersol pocket watch. Disney is known for its adorable and lovable characters, such as mickey and minnie mouse, goofy and pluto, and donald duck. Sep 08, 20 my quickie internet research had verified that the firstever mickey mouse watch made its debut at that fair in 1933, marketed by disney and ingersoll. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
A joint venture was formed between the failing watch manufacturer and. Aug 16, 2015 also during this period, ingersoll rand timex also produced the first battery operated and water resistant mickey watches. Vintage 1930s ingersoll mickey mouse character pocket watch fob disney. Two all original bands, movements and crystals 1933 and 1939 mickey mouse wrist watches and a watch fob. Sir alan cobham flies the continent of africa 23,000 miles in 7 months stating that the only true reliable onboard clock was an ingersoll. This is a 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse watch with a bonus box not original box in good condition for its age, i would say better than most 1933 watches on ebay.
In 1932 disney approached ingersoll now timex to produce a promotional mickey mouse watch for the 1933. There are small changes in the 1933 mickey watches and ill try and explain. Mickey mouse ingersoll made in usa 1930s pocket watch with fob. The mickey mouse watch for boys was launched at the 1933 chicago exposition century of progress this first series of watches were comprised of a wrist and pocket watch. A blog by claudio emme, charts the history of the collaboration with ingersoll over 75 years, and shows several of the early models, including this edition from 1933 that has an original first dial. Timex ingersoll 1933 mickey mouse pocket watch reprint 5000 limited no box.
All 1933 worlds fair mickey mouse knives are fakes. A mickey mouse watch represents a valuable piece of history and pop culture, no matter what its worth in dollars and cents. Also during this period, ingersoll rand timex also produced the first battery operated and water resistant mickey watches. See more ideas about pocket watch, watches and disney. This year at baselworld, ingersoll, who made that first watch in partnership with the walt disney company, will introduce an updated version of this iconic timepiece plus three other models launched. For sale is the back of a 1933 ingersoll mickey mouse pocket watch. As for watches, mickey mouse pocket watches and wristwatches appeared five years later in 1933, thanks to merchandising agent kay kamen who approached ingersoll.
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