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E. Howard, Boston, MA Figure Eight Regulator, Model No. 6, Circa 1870

The E. Howard Clock Company’s No. 6 “Figure Eight” regulator, made circa 1870, stands as one of the most commanding achievements of 19th-century American precision clockmaking. The largest example in this celebrated model line, it measures an impressive 4 feet 10 inches and was boldly designed to dominate its architectural space. The case is made of black walnut and features an original finish. The front of the case is hinged, forming a single access door with three glass panels. The top glass is clear, protecting the dial and hands. The throat tablet is decorated in black and gold, with a transparent center revealing the movement of the gilded pendulum rod. The lower circular tablet is painted in the traditional E. Howard's palette of black, red, and gold, again with a clear center allowing full view of the brass-faced pendulum bob. Both painted tablets are original to the clock and have undergone only minor conservation to stabilize the original paint. The original iron dial, the largest used on this model, measures 14.5 inches across. Time is shown with Roman numerals, while the subsidiary seconds dial is divided into ten-second segments and numbered with Arabic numerals. The company’s signature appears below the center arbor in block letters: “E. Howard & Co., / Boston.” The open-diamond hands are original and consistent with the model. The weight-driven movement is made of high-quality brass, with the maker’s name die-stamped on the front plate. It keeps accurate seconds via a Graham deadbeat escapement. The winding drum includes a maintaining power mechanism, ensuring continuous impulse to the time train during winding and protecting the escape wheel from shocks—an important feature considering the large, heavy 8-inch pendulum bob. Geneva stopwork further protects the movement by preventing overwinding. The pendulum is suspended from a double-suspension spring mounted at the top of the movement. Its straight-grain cherry rod was properly seasoned and retains its original gilding. The zinc pendulum bob is sheathed in brass and decorated with finely engraved concentric rings. A black-painted wooden weight board acts as both a protective guide and a visual field for the pendulum's swing, enhancing the regulator’s dramatic presence. Edward Howard began his career as an apprentice to clockmaker Aaron Willard Jr. in Boston. In 1842, he partnered with David P Davis to produce high-quality wall clocks under the name Howard & Davis. After various changes and Davis's departure in 1857, Howard established E. Howard & Company in Boston. The company focused on crafting superior clocks while maintaining sales offices in Boston, Chicago, and New York. Dimensions Length 4' 10", Width 19", Depth 6 3/4"