AUCTION : 0510

Lot#: 401

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 - $8000
PRICE SOLD: $6500

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