AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
E. HOWARD NO. 5 BANJO TIMEPIECE.Mid 19th century Boston, MA. The case believed to be cherry with rosewood graining. The iron dial marked in script "E. Howard & Co/Boston". With Roman numeral chapter ring and time only aperture. The brass movement stamped "E. Howard & Co./Boston." With original pendulum rod and bob with damascene finish. Clock retains what appears to be original weight marked "5". Throat plate and box plate with typical black, maroon and gold decoration. SIZE: Case length 28-3/4". Dial: 7-1/2" dia. overall. PROVENANCE: A private Maine/Texas collection. CONDITION: Movement appears clean and capable of operation. Clock serviced and restored in 2002, according to a note affixed within clock. The throat board behind the door has been recently replaced. Pendulum & weight appear original as noted. Simulated rosewood graining on case original and clean. Dial with craquelure Roman numerals, possibly slightly enhanced. 50012-11 HMG (2,000-4,000)