228.         $600

Howard & Davis “No. 4 Regulator” banjo, ca. 1858. A second example, again a cherry case with good retention of the rosewood graining on the bezels and sides, although it is dark.  The dial glass is a replacement, the throat and box glasses are period/original, but have been rebacked and possibly repainted.  The signed paper dial is original and shows typical wear but the dial itself is not original to the clock; the hands are period/original.  The 8-day time-only movement is signed Howard & Davis and is running with a proper No. 4 weight, pulley, and pendulum.  The weight shield is likely a replacement and the pendulum tie-down is missing.  No label.  A nice example.  $600–$800.