Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
E. Howard No. 11 Keyhole Regulator, Boston, c. 1875, with rosewood-grain-painted cherry case, painted iron dial, lower tablet reverse-painted in red, black, and gold, brass, weight-powered, time-only movement marked E Howard & Co., Boston, wooden pendulum rod and brass-faced bob, ht. 31 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
lacking weight, bottom of case has been repaired, dial cleaned and relined
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