December 3, 2008
Coca-Cola began using Baird advertising clocks in the 1890s, featuring slogans like ‘The Ideal Brain Tonic,’ later shortened to the simpler ‘Drink Coca Cola.’ Over the years the company issued wall clocks with spring pendulums, smaller spring-powered boudoir clocks, and eventually mass-produced electric clocks.
How did I get interested in clocks? Something about them has always been ingrained in me. My mom’s father h… [more]
I got started collecting pocket watches partly because I hated wearing wristwatches; I used to carry my wrist… [more]
This site, a group effort, is a great reference for Coca-Cola collectors. Start with the timeline and product lists… [more]
This virtual museum, created by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, lets you stroll through tim… [more]
Bill Stoddard's clock history site offers a trove of great reference information on clock and watch makers includin… [more]
Ralph and Carol Falvo's excellent collection of automobiles, petroliana, jukeboxes, soda, and general store items. … [more]
The ultimate guide to vintage soda vending machines, from Coca-Cola to Pepsi to Royal Crown to Dr. Pepper. Start at… [more]
Check out this sampling of nautical and maritime items held by the U.K.'s National Maritime Museum and Royal Observ… [more]
In addition to a detailed timeline and history of the Ansonia Clock Company, this site boasts a database of photos … [more]
Philip Haselton's guide to watchmen's time recording equipment. Includes 19th century German portables, 20th centur… [more]
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