E. Howard No. 25 Drum Head Astronomical Regulator. 14 in. silvered bronze astronomical dial signed ÂE. Howard & Co. Makers, Boston, Patented May 11th, 1858Â, black incised 5 minute numbers on the chapter ring with 4.5 in. sub hour dial over a 4.5 in. open center sub seconds dial which exposes the escapement. Has a quality brass, 90 day, weight driven time only astronomical movement with knee action deadbeat escapement having jeweled pallets, maintaining power and dust covers encasing the movement; has exposed barrels in the back of the movement from which the 2 flat iron weights hang behind the weight baffle on solid brass pulleys, 4 glass jar mercury pendulum has a silvered rod with gilt bronze acorn finials. In an original walnut case with round Âdrum head top, arched front door with original glass exposing the pendulum and beat indicator. In excellent condition and with a slightly enhanced original finish, original silvering on the dial has wear, missing one dust cover screw. 79 in. high x 21 in. wide x 12.5 in. deep.
E. Howard No. 25 Drum Head Astronomical Regulator
14 in. silvered bronze astronomical dial has black incised 5 minute numbers on the chapter ring with 4.5 in. sub hour dial over a 4.5 in. sub seconds dial which has an open center exposing the escapement, dial is signed E. Howard & Co. Makers, Boston. Has a quality brass, 90 day, weight driven time only astronomical movement with deadbeat escapement having jeweled pallets, maintaining power and dust covers encasing the movement; has exposed barrels in the back of the movement from which the 2 flat iron weights hang behind the backboard of the clock on solid brass pulleys, 4 glass jar mercury pendulum has a silvered rod with gilt bronze acorn finials. In a carved walnut No. 25 case with round Âdrum head top, arched front door with original glass exposing the pendulum and beat indicator and inset panels in the base. In excellent condition and cleaned and polished finish. 75 in. high x 18 in. wide x 12 in. deep.
A WALNUT DRUM HEAD CLOCK
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]£80 – £120[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Cheffins[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]£70[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]5:00 AM – May 17, 2007[/restrict]
A late Victorian walnut drum head mantel clock, the enamel dial (cracked) with Japy Freres bell striking movement
Sessions Black Mantle Clock w/Ladies & Lion Head
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$50 – $150[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$60[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 06, 2011[/restrict]
Sessions Black Mantle Clock w/Lady Figures & Lion Head:
(Scuffs on case; new back.)
Miniature head & shoulders mahogany clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$50 – $75[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Langston Auction Gallery[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$30[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]6:30 AM – Sep 22, 2012[/restrict]
Miniature head & shoulders mahogany clock with lever movement.
Enamel Marbleized Lion Head Mantle Clock
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$50 – $200[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$70[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Jul 27, 2011[/restrict]
Enamel Marbleized Lion Head Mantle Clock: 8 day time and strike; half hour and hour gong strike; 4 1/2″ metal dial with raised numbers; has pendulum; no key; black enamel case with marbleized accents; cast metal lion heads and winged paw feet.
(Some marring to case.)
12 3/4″ and running at this time