Baird Advertising Wall Clock for D. Ghirardelli's Chocolates

Plattsburgh, New York, late 19th century, regulator clock with painted wood case, featuring embossed advertisement for " D. GHIRADELLI'S / CHOCOLATES / AND / BREAKFAST / COCOA," 12-inch round Arabic dial signed MADE BY /BAIRD CLOCK CO./ PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. / U.S.A. / and framed under glass, retains original label to lower compartment.

30 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Mr. Oscar E. Menzer, Memphis, Tennessee. Oscar was a renowned architect and Yale graduate who studied under the greats: Eero Saarinen, Philip Johnson and Louis Kahn; designing 100s of the most beautiful homes of Memphis.

Lacking pendulum; not working at time of evaluation; visible surface marks to dial; scattered paint cracking and flaking; lacking pendulum bob; looseness to joint of lower compartment door. Please see Terms and Conditions of Sale: Clocks and Watches.

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