Antique American Clocks January 2021
180. $2000
Baird Clock Co. two-faced cigar advertiser, 1889-1896. A very unusual clock; I found one other example
discussed briefly in an NAWCC forum, but no sales records. The oak case is 31 inches long with an old refinish; the two newly
made copper covers add 11 inches to its overall length and allow it to be mounted from a wall. The bottom or both pieces can
be removed (2 small screws and wall mount fasteners on the bottom) to allow it to be displayed on a counter or, one-sided, on a shelf
or wall. A wrought iron wall mount with lag screws is included; it slides into slots in the copper covers at the top and bottom
of the clock. I believe all six glasses are old and but the advertising tablets may have been repainted. Both dial pans
look like replacements, with newer matte paper dials that state “Leased from Baird Clock Co. Plattsburgh, N.Y.” The spring-driven
movement is signed Baird Clock Co. with the Seth Thomas logo; I believe it is a 15-day double-wind (time only). It is running
and both clock faces are keeping the same time. There is a door in the bottom front of the clock that opens to access the pendulum. This is a very rare clock that would look great in the right spot. $2500-$5000.
