Edward Howard of Boston, Massachusetts.

The E. Howard & Company succeeded the Howard & Davis firm in 1857. The Howard & Davis firm was comprised of Edward Howard and David Porter Davis and was established in 1842 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Both men had just completed their clock apprenticeship under the guidance of Aaron Willard Jr in Boston. The Howard & Davis firm made high-grade clocks, precision balances, sewing machines, fire engines, and watches. After the dissolution of Howard & Davis, Edward Howard became Boston's leading manufacturer of weight-driven residential and commercial clocks. The firm also made a large number of tower clocks and watchman and salve clock systems. These sold well in the last quarter of the 1800s.

It has been said that the E. Howard Clock company never made an inexpensive clock, and everything they made was of very good quality. As a result, Howard clocks have become very collectible and are prized by their owners. Today, the E. Howard name enjoys outstanding name recognition.

For a more in-depth reading of Edward Howard and his various businesses, please read "Willard's Patent Time Pieces," written by Paul Foley.

Clocks From This Maker

E. Howard & Co., of Boston, Massachusetts. The Model No. 8, Figure 8 wall clock. 225159.
E. Howard & Co., of Boston, Massachusetts. The Model No. 8, Figure 8 wall clock. 225159.
  This handsome wall clock was made circa 1865, and was originally offered in the E. Howard & Co. clock catalog as Model Number 8. Today, iti s called the Figure 8. It was initially marketed as an ideal clock for one's home or counting room.… read more
E. Howard & Co., Model No. 59-8. A black dial "Vienna." 225109.
E. Howard & Co., Model No. 59-8. A black dial "Vienna." 225109.
  The E. Howard Clock Company of Boston, Massachusetts, made the model Number 59 wall clock in four individual sizes. The largest example is 70 inches long and features a 12-inch diameter dial. The smallest size is approximately half the size of… read more
E. Howard Clock Company Marble Dial Clock Model No.17. EEE-49.
E. Howard Clock Company Marble Dial Clock Model No.17. EEE-49.
  After the dissolution of the Howard & Davis Company in 1857, The Newly formed E. Howard & Co. printed a catalog in 1858 that respectfully announced the continuation of the business. This catalog stated that E. Howard & Co. was "now… read more
E. Howard & Co., Model No. 59-6. The Vienna. 224122.
E. Howard & Co., Model No. 59-6. The Vienna. 224122.
  This fine example is constructed in cherry and features a light finish. The case measures approximately 37 inches in length, 12.25 inches in width, and 6 inches in depth. It is the smallest version of the model. The shellac finish enhances the… read more
E. Howard & Company. Boston, Massachusetts. No. 4 Wall clock with an A. Howard stamped movement. EEE-22.
E. Howard & Company. Boston, Massachusetts. No. 4 Wall clock with an A. Howard stamped movement. EEE-22.
This exceptional E. Howard Model Number 4, crafted by the esteemed E. Howard & Company in Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1860, is a significant piece of history. This unique and early example features a movement that bears the stamp of Albert… read more