c. 1940s Old Mr. Boston Advertising Bottle Display w. Gilbert 8-Day Clock tie this piece embodies turn-of-the-century American

this piece embodies turn-of-the-century American industrial agricultural craftsmanship

MM - C-6245 - 111023

Exhibits minor signs of wear including rust and slight yellowing of foil at edges

and the knife features an embossed and painted design that depicts a three-color nature scene

c. 1940s Old Mr. Boston Advertising Bottle Display w. Gilbert 8-Day Clock tie this piece embodies turn-of-the-century Americanc. 1940s; mfd. by Gilbert at Winstead for Ben Burk Inc. Boston This oversized Old Mr. Boston advertising display was cast in the form of the brand's iconic bottle, complete with raised lettering, embossed top hat mascot, and a Gilbert 8 day mechanical clock fitted into the front panel. The tan and black painted surface shows moderate wear to the paint. The clock itself is marked by Gilbert of Winsted, Connecticut, one of America's most prolific makers