Baird “Jolly Tar” Advertising Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$500 – $1,500[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$1,800[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Feb 01, 2014[/restrict]
Baird “Jolly Tar” Advertising Clock: With a TO movement and a metal Seth Thomas dial also marked “Adv. Clocks Edw. P. Baird & Co. New York and Montreal”. The upper case reads “Jolly Tar, Pastime, Old Honesty, Plank Road”. The side medallions read “Boot Jack” and “Five Bros.”. The lower case reads “Compliments of John Finzer & Bro’s”. The lower glass reads “Tobacco Manufacturers Louisville, Kentucky”. The pendulum and directions are with the clock.
This clock was masterfully crafted by Dick Broline, the owner.
Not tested.
30″ Tall
Sells as is, where is.