Antique Wm L Gilbert Clock

Price Type: auction
Sold Date: 11/1/2000
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Catalog Description:

C.1925, Wm.L. Gilbert "Old Mr. Boston" Advertising Clock clock advertising Fine Liquors, and in outstanding original condition. This is a rare prototype or original issue of this clock, done in solid wood, with original paint and stenciled lettering. Later these were cast metal, a much cheaper medium in manufacturing such an odd shape. This example is about the best example we have ever seen. With typical Gilbert lever movement, with F/S lever above 11 o'clock. Minor chips in paint commensurate with the age of the piece. Height 22" $300-500

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