{"product_id":"antique-bank-advertising-mystery-clock-glass-gold-gilt-trade-advertising-sign","title":"Antique Bank Advertising Mystery Clock Glass Gold Gilt Trade Advertising Sign","description":"\u003cp\u003eLOCAL PICKUP PREFERRED, OR ADDITIONAL SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES APPLY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th-century antique bank advertising mystery clock, circa 1910s–1920s, featuring an octagonal transparent glass dial with raised gold-gilt Arabic numerals, decorative chapter ring, and the inscription \"Time To Start An Account.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuspended below the clock is an original glass advertising sign reading, \"No Clock Works – No Electricity – No Magnets – No Air Control – What Makes It Go? Ask the Man Inside.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese unusual mystery clocks were designed as attention-grabbing window displays, encouraging passersby to enter the establishment and inquire about their seemingly mysterious operation. Similar examples are documented in American banks during the early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece originated from a large antique collection assembled in the Wisconsin Dells (formerly Kilbourn), Wisconsin, area. According to information provided with the collection, the clock once hung in downtown Wisconsin Dells and was used at a local bank. This history has not been independently verified and is offered solely as reported provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original clock hands and mechanical movement are missing. There is a very small chip to the upper left corner of the lower hanging glass sign, along with areas of gold-gilt lettering loss, particularly affecting the letters K, E, and S in \"Makes\" and the letter G in \"Go.\" There is also a small surface mar\/scratch on the main glass dial near the numeral 3. Additional age-related wear is present. Please carefully examine all photographs for condition and completeness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Approximate Measurements:**\u003cbr\u003e- Overall: 30\" x 24\"\u003cbr\u003e- Main octagonal clock dial: 24\" x 24\"\u003cbr\u003e- Lower hanging advertising sign: 14\" x 4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn uncommon surviving example of early American banking advertising and mystery clock history, retaining its original decorative glass dial, hanging advertising sign, and suspension hardware. Sold as found, incomplete, and as-is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem(s) may show light signs of wear consistent with age and use over the years, including marks, scuffs, light scratches, small dings, toning or light discoloration, etc. Please view all photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheckout our other products and save with combined shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brothers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68271006646593,"sku":"AN905","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/7873\/7217\/files\/cQIxTeSG_0.jpg?v=1794606771","url":"https:\/\/brothersantique.com\/products\/antique-bank-advertising-mystery-clock-glass-gold-gilt-trade-advertising-sign","provider":"Brothers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}