Howard & Davis Drumhead Astronomical Regulator
Howard & Davis Drumhead Astronomical Regulator
mid-19th century
the mahogany case surmounted by a carved crest with scrollwork and a cartouche shield, the brass 8-day weight driven movement with jeweled deadbeat escapement and maintaining power, dial signed "Howard & Davis Makers - Boston," inside of movement dust cover marked "This clock overhauled by Elmer O. Stennes, 1953"
93 x 21 x 14 inches
Condition Report: The original finish rubbed down and overcoated, upper glass replaced, repair to beat scale, functioned properly (2-hour test).
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Howard & Davis Drumhead Astronomical Regulator
mid-19th century
the mahogany case surmounted by a carved crest with scrollwork and a cartouche shield, the brass 8-day weight driven movement with jeweled deadbeat escapement and maintaining power, dial signed "Howard & Davis Makers - Boston," inside of movement dust cover marked "This clock overhauled by Elmer O. Stennes, 1953"
93 x 21 x 14 inches
Condition Report: The original finish rubbed down and overcoated, upper glass replaced, repair to beat scale, functioned properly (2-hour test).