HOWARD NUMBER 4 BANJO TIMEPIECE.

Third quarter 19th century, MA. E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA. Cherry case of typical form with simulated rosewood graining. Enameled dial with roman numeral chapter ring and time only aperture inscribed “E. Howard & Co. / Boston”. Throat and box base eglomise panels, gilt decorated and with Holland maroon and black paint. Brass movement original and impressed “E. HOWARD & CO. BOSTON”. Original pendulum with damascene brass clad bob, original weight impressed with the numeral 4. NOTE: Interior of throat frame with pencil inscription that reads “Cleaned and repaired by Jas. H. Haskell apprentice E. Howard Clock Co. Roxbury, Mass, July 1898.” Inside the clock is a typed paper concerning the family history, in 1964 at the age of 93 Myra Cornforth willed the clock to the father of the current owner. The clock had belonged to her father Sherman Cornforth. SIZE: Overall 32″ l. CONDITION: Roman numeral chapter ring and painted name appear to be heightened, brass movement appears clean and operational, eglomise glasses appear original, we believe that the background black has been re-touched and re-painted. Otherwise very good overall. 50740-1 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 2482

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2482	$1,481.25	HOWARD NUMBER 4 BANJO TIMEPIECE. Third quarter 19th century, MA. E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA. Cherry case of typical form with simulated rosewood graining. Enameled dial with roman numeral chapter ring and time only aperture inscribed “E. Howard & Co. / Boston”. Throat and box base eglomise panels, gilt decorated and with Holland maroon and black paint. Brass movement original and impressed “E. HOWARD & CO. BOSTON”. Original pendulum with damascene brass clad bob, original weight impressed with the numeral 4. NOTE: Interior of throat frame with pencil inscription that reads “Cleaned and repaired by Jas. H. Haskell apprentice E. Howard Clock Co. Roxbury, Mass, July 1898.” Inside the clock is a typed paper concerning the family history, in 1964 at the age of 93 Myra Cornforth willed the clock to the father of the current owner. The clock had belonged to her father Sherman Cornforth. SIZE: Overall 32″ l. CONDITION: Roman numeral chapter ring and painted name appear to be heightened, brass movement appears clean and operational, eglomise glasses appear original, we believe that the background black has been re-touched and re-painted. Otherwise very good overall. 50740-1 (1,200-1,800) – Lot 2482 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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HOWARD NUMBER 4 BANJO TIMEPIECE.