FAHY’S WATCH CASE FACTORY SIGN.

FAHY’S WATCH CASE FACTORY SIGN. Nice aerial view of their Sag Harbor, Long Island factory complex overlooking Shelter Island Bay, complete with horse drawn buggies, wagons and pedestrians. Located at the east end of Sag Harbor, the factory was built in 1881 on the site of the former cotton mill that had burned down. By 1890, the factory was melting down $6,000 of gold everyday, transforming the metal into 1200 watch cases on a daily basis. Closed since 1981, plans are underway to convert the desirable East End property into Tribeca-style loft condominiums in the near future. Stone lithograph on paper by Sackett & Wilhems Litho Co., New York, circa 1890. SIZE: Overall 31-1/2″ w x 27-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good with color touch-up to the white background in the upper right corner. Small portion of gessoed raised lettering at bottom of the frame is missing. 1-8328 PF (1,000-2,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008

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
	465	$345.00	FAHY’S WATCH CASE FACTORY SIGN. Nice aerial view of their Sag Harbor, Long Island factory complex overlooking Shelter Island Bay, complete with horse drawn buggies, wagons and pedestrians. Located at the east end of Sag Harbor, the factory was built in 1881 on the site of the former cotton mill that had burned down. By 1890, the factory was melting down $6,000 of gold everyday, transforming the metal into 1200 watch cases on a daily basis. Closed since 1981, plans are underway to convert the desirable East End property into Tribeca-style loft condominiums in the near future. Stone lithograph on paper by Sackett & Wilhems Litho Co., New York, circa 1890. SIZE: Overall 31-1/2″ w x 27-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good with color touch-up to the white background in the upper right corner. Small portion of gessoed raised lettering at bottom of the frame is missing. 1-8328 PF (1,000-2,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2008 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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