Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
E. Howard No. 5 Wall Regulator, Boston, c. 1880, rosewood grain-painted case with turned wood bezel over the painted zinc roman numeral dial, half-round frames enclose the black, burgundy, and gold reverse-painted glasses, the lower glass marked in center, "E.A.V. Frye, 1880, Boston." eight-day time-only movement marked "E.Howard & Co., Boston," powered by a cast iron weight and regulated by a pendulum, ht. 29 in.
Estimate $400-600
Some paint loss to glasses.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
E.Howard & Co.Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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