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. Boston, Massachusetts. The Model No. 70-14 (14 Inch dial). 224134.

The E. Howard & Company offered five sizes of the Model 70 form. This example is not the smallest of the five. It is the next size up and is seldom seen in the marketplace. This clock displays the time on a dial measuring 14 inches in… read more

E. Howard Figure Eight wall clock. Model No., 10. 221234.

E. Howard Figure Eight wall clock. "House and Counting-Room Clock." The Model No., 10. 221234.

This model number 10, or the "Figure Eight" form, is arguably one of the most attractive antique wall clock forms in the marketplace today. This version is the smallest of 5 individual sizes, measuring 2 feet 9 inches long. The case is made of… read more

E. Howard & Co. No., 1 Regulator. Watchmakers', Bank and Public Office Clock. 224127.

This wall timepiece, the E. Howard Clock Company's Model Number 1, is a sight to behold. Its impressive size and design, originally marketed as a watchmaker's regulator and also advertised as "well adapted for banks, insurance offices, and large… read more

E. Howard & Co. Model No., 70-12 wall clock in a walnut case. 223130.

This Howard Model Number 70 is in excellent condition. The walnut case, a unique feature seldom seen in this model, sets it apart from the majority of Howard 70 cases built in oak. The darker wood with a tighter grain structure and better figure… read more

E. Howard & Company. Boston, Massachusetts. The Model No. 3 wall timepiece. 222061.

E. Howard & Co., Boston, Massachusetts. The Model No. 3 wall timepiece. 222061.

This is a choice example of E. Howard's Model Number 3 wall timepiece. The E. Howard & Company offered five sizes of this very popular Banjo form. This example is the middle size of the five, which measures 39 inches long and has a 9-inch… read more