DESCRIPTION:
Baird Clock Manufacturing Co., Plattsburgh, New York, "Jolly Tar Pastime Old Honesty Plank Rd", advertising wall clock, 8 day, time only, spring driven movement in a painted mixed wood case with papier mache doors displaying embossed advertising including the "TOBACCO MAN'F'RS LOUSIVILLE, KY." on the inner ring of lower door, "COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN FINZER & BRO'S" on the outer ring of lower door and "BOOT JACK" and "FIVE BROS" on medallions below papered metal dial
CONDITION:
the case retains its untouched original surface. The papier mache ring around the dial is cracked and has some deterioration. The lower advertising ring is in good condition. The original dial is darkened.
ESTIMATE:
$1000
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$500
CIRCA: 1900
DIMENSIONS: 30.5in x 18.5in x 4.5in
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