ID needed for winding object - cap

[Flaschenjager]

Here's one to figure out. It has a patent date that I haven't looked up yet. I thought that I'd give the diggers a chance here. Oh the things we bring home.[]

 

[Flaschenjager]

Here's a look at the other side. On the above is: PAT. APRIL 23d 1878 / MADE IN THE / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA . Above all this is an old looking arrow and under that is the word: WINDING. Any ideas???

 

[towhead]

Looks like Ansonia Clock Co. [8|]

 

[towhead]

....maybe called a Bee clock and here may be the picture of it:

http://www.converseclocks.com/april.asp

 

[capsoda]

It's a winding cap from a clock. The clock it came from must have had functions other than just telling time because it's a secondary cap not a main spring cap.

Some military clocks had this feature so several functions could be set and wound independently. Several manufacturers used them.

 

[Flaschenjager]

Thanks Towhead (that was fast) & Capsoda -
After looking at the link below, the clock pictured shows a different back, but I get the idea. Case closed..... Thanks again.

http://www.converseclocks.com/item.asp?i=1030&t=Ansonia%20Bee%20Travel%20Clock%20In%20Original%20Tin%20Case

Kinda weird, but I've seen that tin somewhere before. Probably at auction.