An American large oak electrically wound No.89 wall regulator, early 20th century

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An American large oak electrically wound No.89 wall regulator, early 20th century
The case with stepped and moulded top and glazed door, the 12in. diameter white painted dial signed E. HOWARD & CO./BOSTON, with repeat signature to the weight-driven movement with Graham-type deadbeat escapement, maintaining power, separately suspended steel rod pendulum with double cylinder steel and brass bob, converted to electrical winding and with provision for one minute electric impulse -- 59in. (159cm.) high

Provenance

The Alan S. Marx Collection of Clocks and Barometers, Important Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks, Sotheby's New York, 24 & 25 June 1996, lot 619.

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Lot Essay

This type of regulator, made specially for railroad service, was known as one of the finest timekeepers made by the Howard company. For examples see Catalogue of Fine Office and Bank CLocks Manufactured by the E. Howard Watch & Clock Co., 1989, pp.16-17.

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