"CHEW FRIENDSHIP CUT PLUG" ANIMATED TOBACCO ADVERTISING CLOCK.
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Starting Bid:
$862.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #208 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1277 in auction 208
Value Code:
K - $1,000 to $2,000 Help Icon
Item Description
4" dia. nickel-plated brass case clock has stamped patent date of March 2, 1886 on back by built-in winding key. Clock face is whimsical paper face w/die-cut mouth that is animated when wound to open and close, separate paper mouth accent piece is visible through die-cut mouth area. Face is darkened w/age and brass case is slightly tarnished w/age. Clock and its animation both work. Fine overall. Great early design.
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