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Lot # 1347: 1890's Mayos Tobacco Advertising Clock

Category: Sports Cards

Starting Bid: $1,000.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "December 2001",
which ran from 12/1/2001 12:00 AM to
12/31/2001 9:00 PM



One of the best baseball card related advertising pieces we have seen. Outstanding advertising clock is by Baird who exclusively made these jessum on wood clocks that advertised a slew of products from Coca Cola to the Brooklyn Dodgers (which we sold about five years ago for nearly $20,000). The clock is made of two concentric circles. The large circle at top features stunning logo, "Mayo TobaccoaSmokeaChew." Letters are raised and all hand-painted in gilt against a deep red background. Bottom circle has glass circle die-cut in the center to allow you to see the swinging pendulum. Face of the clock is marked "Baird Clock Company Plattsburgh NY." The clock is run-ning but does not keep perfect time. Excellent condition and 30" tall. One of the coolest display pieces you may see for a while.

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