E. Howard Figure Eight wall clock. "House and Counting-Room Clock." The Model No. 10. 218072.

This model number 10, or the "Figure Eight" form, is arguably one of the most attractive antique wall clock forms in today's marketplace. This example is the smallest of 5 individual sizes measuring 2 feet 9 inches long. The case is made of black walnut and retains an older, if not original, finish. The condition is very good, making this a desirable example. The 8-inch dial is iron and retains its original signature, which is done in a script format. The weight-driven movement is brass and of excellent quality. The Maker's name can be found die-stamped on the front plate. The flat pendulum rod is made of seasoned cherry and is painted gold. This is partially visible through the tablet in the center of the case. The pendulum bob is zinc. It is covered in brass which is decorated with a number of concentric engraved rings. The tablets or glasses found in this clock are painted in the traditional E. Howard colors of black, red, and gold. The weight board is painted black. It provides a guide for the weight or protection for the pendulum and is also used as a field of color for the pendulum to swing in front of. The weight is cast iron and is original to this clock. This clock is designed to run for eight days on a full wind and was made circa 1870. 

Edward Howard was born in Hingham, Massachusetts, in the year 1813. He began his five-year clock apprenticeship service to Aaron Willard, Jr. at the age of sixteen. He met David P. Davis and later formed a partnership under the firm Howard & Davis. In 1857, Davis left the firm, and Howard formed the "Howard Watch and Clock Co.," more commonly known as the "E. Howard Clock Co." Edward Howard continued in business and built wonderfully made clocks for the home and commercial or public settings. In 1882 he retired with an outstanding reputation. 

Inventory number 218072.