c. 1940s Old Mr. Boston Advertising Bottle Display w. Gilbert 8-Day Clock tie and the knife features an

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

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

MM - C-14328 - 080625

especially calendars

c. 1940s Old Mr. Boston Advertising Bottle Display w. Gilbert 8-Day Clock tie and the knife features anc. 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