Posted 11 years ago
geo26e
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Andy Capp is a British comic strip created by cartoonist Reginald Smythe (1917–1998), seen in The Daily Mirror and The Sunday Mirror newspapers since 5 August 1957. The strip is syndicated internationally by Creators Syndicate. The character is also licensed as the mascot for a line of snack foods (Andy Capp's fries) and a defunct chain of miniature golf courses in Brevard County, Florida.
This pocket watch is powered by a 1967 Smiths movement. Andy Capp's wife, Florrie "Flo", moves back and forth as the second ticks. It has the copyright of the creator, Reginald Smythe, and it says Made in Gt Britain.
Despite the copyright marking on the dial, I have a strong suspicion that this could be an unofficial fantasy piece as I have not seen another one before. Nevertheless, I love the graphics and the animation and this is one of my favourite comic character timepiece!
VERY NICE !!! AND CUTE!!
It is a fantasy piece, but it is awesome! Neat design. The seller of these comes up with some cool designs.
Grateful thanks to Sean, agh, Kerry, Dave, Chevelleman & Adam for stopping by and the appreciation.
@Adam : Totally agree with your comments! The really bad fantasy pieces are the ones that just simply scan/enlarge wristwatch dials and glue onto pocket watches. I posted a fantasy Buck Rogers pw a while ago which has a rather unusual dial (http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/70172-three-versions-of-buck-rogers-pocket-wat). Have since sold it and got my money back but am now regretting it!
Now there is one cool dude :-) love all the character time pieces you have shared with us Geo :-)
This is AWESOME, Love Love It!!! When I was a kid I wanted to be Andy Capp when I grew up. =^D
Thank you pops, Michael, Phil, nutsabotas, Mani, walksoftly, lisa , vansky, bb2, tom, Ashlee and Ted for stopping over and loving the post. Very grateful for the support and appreciation.
@ Mani, love all your manikin posts too, never know so much knowledge in them!
@ Tom, most kids want to be 007 or pop idol when they grow up and you wanted to be Andy C ! Lol
Thank you sanhardin for stopping over and the appreciation!
He was one of my cartoon strips I looked forward to every day.
Thank you anastasianikol! :-)
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Thank you very much Moonstone! I hope you can soon move back to your home and resolve the problems with your Landlord!
Florence is on her way to buy some booze for Andy and falls into an open coal cellar, comes back with a broken arm without the booze: Andy "Why does everything happen to me!" Love this watch and the strip that inspired it!!!
Thank you very much vansky, snoopy & trunkman! Very grateful for the appreciation!
@ trunkman : typical comment from Andy! Lol & cheers!
Thank you mikelv85 for visiting & the appreciation! Big cheers!
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lOVE IT
Thank you Tolovegood, antiquerose, Mani & ttomtucker for visiting and the appreciation! Big big cheers to you!
I think I will get a pocket watch!! They are so cool! Well geo you got me hooked, but just one!
Toracat, I got hooked myself after buying the first one! LOL So be careful & happy Easter to you!
Thank you snoopy & Blackshiep 1 for stopping over & the appreciation! Big cheers!
Love, love, love your Collection!!
Super Collector you ARE !!!
Cheers antiquerose! I try! Thanks for the appreciation!
Thank you Moonstone for visiting & loving the post! Big cheers!
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Big cheers BHG for stopping over and loving this! Much appreciated!
Thank you antiquerose for the appreciation!
Thank shan for loving the post! Big cheers!
Ohh, i love it! My late partner would get papers just to read Andy Capp!
George, may i ask for help on Asian marks again. Sorry to keep bugging you, but you did say to ask if ever I'm stuck:)
Well, I'm stuck again, lol
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/122309-japanese-chinese-candle-holders
Thank you VintageF! Much appreciated!
A pleasure. Thanks for posting it & for helping with the translation, much appreciated :)
Big cheers to you Kerry & Andypandy for the support! Very much appreciated!
Thanks moowoo12 :-)
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Thank you Jewels! :-)
Thank you very much musikchoo & Tim, very much appreciated! :-)