E. Howard & Co. No. 5 Regulator

Description:

E. Howard & Co. No. 5 Regulator, Boston, c. 1874, the rosewood grain-painted case with painted iron Roman numeral dial signed E. Howard & Co. Boston, half-round moldings frame the black, gold, and maroon reverse-painted glasses, eight-day timepiece movement stamped E. Howard & Co. Boston powered by an iron weight marked 5, and regulated by a brass-faced pendulum, ht. 28 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

original dial and signature, original glasses with small lifting, bottom board has two screws and cracks.


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