TRAVELER’S INSURANCE AUTOMATON CLOCK.

TRAVELER’S INSURANCE AUTOMATON CLOCK. An impressive large wall clock with rich patina featuring reverse painted lower glass indicating “Oldest, Largest, Best” for this Hartford, Conn. company that offered life and accident insurance for “Every Farmer or Business Man”. Center portion reveals automated cast iron bearded gent who rings bell with hammer. Ebonized wooden face of clock has beautifully inlaid mother of pearl Roman numerals with additional inlay around its center. Walnut case is elaborately carved with leaves and buttons around bezel, and its castletop crest is carved with elaborate scrollwork. SIZE: 54 1/2″ t. x 24″ w. x 8 1/2″ d. CONDITION: Overall very good with interior of clock having been repainted, top of crest is repaired, face shows small age cracks. 1-3351 (9,000-11,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1835	$0.00	TRAVELER’S INSURANCE AUTOMATON CLOCK. An impressive large wall clock with rich patina featuring reverse painted lower glass indicating “Oldest, Largest, Best” for this Hartford, Conn. company that offered life and accident insurance for “Every Farmer or Business Man”. Center portion reveals automated cast iron bearded gent who rings bell with hammer. Ebonized wooden face of clock has beautifully inlaid mother of pearl Roman numerals with additional inlay around its center. Walnut case is elaborately carved with leaves and buttons around bezel, and its castletop crest is carved with elaborate scrollwork. SIZE: 54 1/2″ t. x 24″ w. x 8 1/2″ d. CONDITION: Overall very good with interior of clock having been repainted, top of crest is repaired, face shows small age cracks. 1-3351 (9,000-11,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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