Antique American Clocks July 2021
107. $1200
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, 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. $1500-$2000.
