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E. Howard No. 74 Astronomical Regulator with Gravity Escapement, E. Howard Clock Company, Boston, c. 1874, 12 1/2-in. painted zinc dial<br />
inscribed E. Howard & Co. Boston, Mass., subsidiary dials for hours at the bottom, seconds above and minute track around the perimeter, fourlegged<br />
gravity escapement single-train movement stamped E. Howard & Co. Boston, jeweled gravity arm arbors, lifting arms and locking faces,<br />
maintaining power and stainless steel replica single-jar mercury pendulum, regulating assembly and suspension block, powered by a single side-hung<br />
lead weight all mounted on a cast iron backboard bracket in an oak case with removable hood and sides, ht. 59 1/2 in.<br />
Note: With a long history in Waltham, this clock is likely one used in the Howard factory from new until early in the 20th century. Inside the great<br />
wheel under the maintaining ratchet are the following inscriptions by E. Howard Company escapement finisher Mr. L. P. Emerson: L.P.E. 1874<br />
Cleaned 1884 L.P.E. Put up in Supt. Office 1892 L.P.E. Cleaned 1900 new wire 1902.<br />
$35,000-50,000<br />
online bidding at www.skinnerinc.com<br />
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