DESCRIPTION:
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., "Model No. 17" marble front wall clock, Roman numeral dial, and the lower section with orifice containing reverse gold leafed glass showing pendulum bob. And with counter-balanced wheel work to compensate for large hands, F/S regulation nut at top center of case.
CONDITION:
the black chapter and numerals have been professionally repainted. The Howard signature has been strengthened over original, well done. Movement with impressed markings of E. Howard & Co., Boston. The marble itself has pronounced graining, and there are three horizontal glue repairs, around 5 to 6 inches above the bottom of the dial, professionally done, but still slightly visible. The original shaped iron weight with "cast in" number 17.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$750
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 43in x 24in x 5in
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