DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, REGULATOR No. 59-8, walnut cased timepiece in the Viennese style, commonly called a "Howard Vienna", this one with painted black dial.
CONDITION:
this case retains original finish with ebonized moldings. Top surface of baffle is of bird's-eye maple. The dial was bent at some time and has a crease that has been repaired, however 95% of the black surface is original and nicely crazed; the numerals and signature have been strengthened. Damascene pendulum, hands, & case hardware are original; pend stick is repaired at bottom = see detail foto. Signed Howard mov't and weight both bear the #5. Seems to run fine. Ht 46"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$8000
PRICE SOLD:
$6500