Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
E. Howard & Co. Oak No. 89 Wall Regulator, Boston, c. 1890, with 12-in. painted zinc Roman numeral dial marked E. Howard & Co., Boston, eight-day, time-only movement marked as the dial and 1 with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power, regulated by a pendulum with a wood rod and brass-faced lead bob, powered by a cast iron weight, all in an oak case with full length glazed door, ht. 63 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Dial has been strengthened. Pendulum rod has been repaired.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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