Watch Fob Query...

[TG57Roadmaster]

An acquaintance wrote:

 

"I have had this watch fob since I was in 6th grade. I am 72yo now. Can anyone ID the car or the winged tire logo? Thanks for any input."

 

 

Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

 

TG

[keiser31]

1928 Chevrolet had a logo similar to that, but it is probably a generic vehicle.

Edited April 18, 2020 by keiser31 (see edit history)

[Larry Schramm]

First thing I thought was the Indy 500 winged tire, probably agree generic.

 

[TG57Roadmaster]

The winged wheel motif was the symbol of the Good Roads Movement and had so many other applications.

I'm hoping Watch Fob Man extraordinaire Terry Bond will come on board and put this to rest.

I'm leaning toward a generic "Anycar" type.

TG

[Larry Schramm]

For some thoughts, look here.

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=winged+wheel+logo&client=opera&hs=Rtz&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=yHZ-qvfeG-5b7M%3A%2C6m6Hucxd_o9eBM%2C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kTKKsRFT__5FE0g3gFpIyuKAi3buQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjWtsywi_PoAhVICc0KHdF8BdcQ9QEwBnoECAoQLg

[Mark Wetherbee]

I think you will find it is a generic automobile item from the time that cars were pop culture icons. The stamped shell style is a lower quality from the manufacturer sales type of fob which appears to be heavier, more detailed, and frequently enameled. One of the most commonly seen shell style has a car, A plane, and a motorcycle on it.

[Terry Bond]

Agree Mark, it's a simple novelty item that's been around a long time.  I think everybody who collects pins, buttons and fobs has one.  I'm still surprised though by some of the listings on evil-bay. 

Terry

[TG57Roadmaster]

1 hour ago, Terry Bond said:

Agree Mark, it's a simple novelty item that's been around a long time.  I think everybody who collects pins, buttons and fobs has one.  I'm still surprised though by some of the listings on evil-bay. 

Terry

 

Thanks to all for all for chiming in...I thought the fob may be a decorative item. 

The owner won't mind at all as it's treasure he's held onto for six decades.

 

TG 

[Mark Wetherbee]

I’m glad that the owner will continue to enjoy it, sometimes it’s not the value of something that brings you joy but the story and memories they invoke.

 

Terry, Had you seen the few model T Ford reproduction fobs on evil-bay that someone thinks are worth in the $250- $300 range? I laugh each time I see them come up again, and he has a lot of fobs.... must have been a collection that was inherited as they are well known by even novices to be fake.

[Terry Bond]

Yes,  I saw those.  The two with the green background are actually the same fob.  The seller is a "newby" and had some problems when he attempted to lower the price but screwed something up instead and ended up with two listings.  They never got any bids (gee, wonder why) and now they are relisted again.  I think the first one was a case of someone seeing the crazy money on the other two then relisting at a higher price.  That one and two others were listed on ebay with $20 buy it now prices and never got any interest.  One disappeared and the other has been relisted now with a $15 buy it now and still has no interest.  These fobs are just novelty items of course, and there are usually two or more on evil-bay at any given time.  I could never understand how people can list something like that without at least looking at other similar listings.  

 

Is it worth emailing the guy to try and let him know it's not worth that kind of money?

Terry

Edited April 20, 2020 by Terry Bond (see edit history)

[Mark Wetherbee]

Not worth commenting to the seller, they will never believe anything unless it matches their opinion, I gave up trying years ago...