{"product_id":"antique-cast-metal-st-charles-evaporated-milk-figural-advertising-clock","title":"Antique Cast Metal St. Charles Evaporated Milk Figural Advertising Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1890s-1910s; St. Charles Condensing Company - St. Charles, IL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCast metal figural advertising clock in the form of a standing dairy cow, produced as a promotional piece for St. Charles Evaporated Milk. The sculptural body houses a small clock movement mounted within the cow's torso, while the molded base prominently displays the company name. Featuring a warm bronze-tone finish and detailed modeling of the animal's anatomy, the piece combines practical timekeeping with agricultural advertising, reflecting the close association between dairy production and condensed milk manufacturing during the turn of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nExhibits age-related wear including finish loss, oxidation, discoloration, scratches, and wear to the clock dial. The winding mechanism is present and the hour and minute hands can be adjusted manually; however, the clock is not currently running and the second hand is missing. Overall presents well with an attractive untouched patina and strong advertising appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n12.5\" L x 2.5\" W x 8.75\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-21407 - 062226\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44374608052267,"sku":"21408","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/847f9582-56e4-520c-b3ad-b1d3ff589331.jpg?v=1784054269","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/antique-cast-metal-st-charles-evaporated-milk-figural-advertising-clock","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}