Howard & Davis No. 3 Regulator

Description:

Howard & Davis No. 3 Regulator, Boston, c. 1847, rosewood grain-painted cherry case, 10 in. dia. painted iron dial signed Howard and Davis, Boston, black and gold reverse-painted glasses in throat with lower door tablet reading Franklin County Bank, eight day, brass, trapezoidal-shaped movement, front plate stamped Howard & Davis, Boston, iron weight, wood pendulum rod, and brass-faced bob, ht. 38 1/2 in.
Estimate $700-900

Pendulum aperture in lower glass has Franklin County Bank in gold leaf. bezel hinge is in need of repair. Weight and winding key with the clock.


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