Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
E. Howard & Company No. 41 Wall Clock with Black Dial, Boston, Massachusetts, c. 1880, black walnut case with carved crest, black roman numeral dial with gold lettering and numerals and signed E. Howard & Co./Boston full-length door with inset turned bezel, raised molded and line decorated reverse-painted glass frame, the base with an applied carved pedestal, black, gold, and maroon revere-painted glass, eight-day, timepiece signed on front plate by maker, all powered by a cast iron weight marked 4 and regulated by a gilt wooden rod and damascened pendulum bob, ht. 48 in.
Estimate $10,000-15,000
With weight, door and winding key.
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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