Antique American Clocks January 2020
9. $800
E. Howard Watch & Clock Co. “No. 89 Regulator”, ca. 1913. This was a standard
model for Howard and advertised as the best regulator value on the market; it was designed for business and commercial use, including
railroads, universities, and schools (Ly, American Clocks, Vol. 2, page 118). The 59-inch case is solid mahogany with a perfect
finish and no scrapes or nicks; the door glass is original, and there is a key to the door lock. The timepiece is weight-driven,
with the iron weight running down the right side of the case. It also could be electrified for self-winding and was used frequently
to drive secondary clocks; that is likely the case here, as the wiring is still present on the back of the clock. It came in
two models, one with the pendulum hung in front of the movement, and a second where the pendulum is suspended from the steel bracket
that supports the movement, as found here. The signed movement has two thick steel plates with a Graham dead-beat escapement. The dial is enamel on zinc, 12 inches in diameter and shows very little wear. The hands are original. The pendulum stick
has lost its gilding, the large brass bob is damascened with some corrosion. It’s a beautiful clock and a practically perfect
timekeeper. A key is included. $1000-$2000.