563 of 700 lots
563
Baird Co. Advertising Wall Clock
Estimate:
CA$1,200 - CA$1,500
Sold
CA$1,500
Live Auction
Canadiana & Historic Objects
Description
Canadian. 1890s. Baird advertising clock. Originally hung by general merchants to remind time-conscious customers of products. Papier mache. Paper on metal dial with Roman numerals. Eight-day brass spring driven timepiece. Papier mache bezel embossed, "El Gaza & Honeymoon Cigars, J.M. Fortier, Montreal. Tablet features applied paper marked, "Creme de la Creme - Montreal". Label marked, "Edw. P. Baird & Co Manufacturer of Clocks, New York and Montreal". 31" (h). Bezel is missing and dial darkened with age. Dick Withington collection. CODE-CLO CODE-SIG *Miller & Miller offers professional packing and shipping on all items including the clocks offered as part of this auction. This clock has not been examined for mechanical functionality.