#285 • South Bend Watch Co reverse painted glass sign

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (timed auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $850.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDT

South Bend Watch Co. reverse painted glass sign, black underpainted glass with "South Bend Watches" in debossed gold foil lettering within a debossed silver foil surround, sign is within a wooden frame measuring approximately 17.5 inches by 31.5 inches. A gorgeous sign, with debossed markings providing a wonderful element of depth against the stark black background. SHIPPING NOTE: This lot contains heavy and/or fragile item(s). While Jones & Horan can ship this lot to the winner, please factor higher shipping costs into your bid. CONDITION: Sign in excellent cosmetic condition overall, no damage to glass, black reverse painting substantially intact with most notable loss being a thin strip at upper perimeter of about 3.5 inch length and approximately 0.5 inch width at its widest, gold and silver foil excellent throughout, frame excellent with some typical mild surface marks and minor losses of finish. Estimate: $800 - $1,600 JH-80752