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. 9, “House and Counting-Room Clocks.” A Figure 8 wall clock. EEE-26.

This very attractive wall clock is called the Model Number 9. It was manufactured by the E. Howard & Company of Boston, Massachusetts. It was originally marketed as well suited for “House and Counting Rooms.” Of the five E. Howard & Company… read more

E. Howard & Co., Boston, Massachusetts. The Model No. 5. 224002.

This Model Number 5 is an attractive timepiece. It was made by the E. Howard & Company of Boston, Massachusetts. The E. Howard Clock Company offered five sizes of this very popular banjo form. This example is the smallest of the five,… read more

E. Howard Clock Company. Boston, Massachusetts. The Regulator No. 13. 224084.

The E. Howard & Co. succeeded the Howard & Davis Company in 1857. In 1858, the new company printed a catalog that respectfully announced the continuation of the business under the name E. Howard & Company. This catalog stated that E.… read more

E. Howard & Co. Boston, MA. The Model No. 70-12 wall clock with the September 22, 1891 Program Patent until installed. 222067.

On September 22, 1891, Frank Edwin Smith of San Jose, California, was granted patent No.459917 for the improvements in Electric Programme-Contacts for Time-Pieces. This new design completes an electrical circuit at any predetermined time. This… read more

E. Howard & Co., Boston, Massachusetts Model No. 58-8 in oak. 224033.

The E. Howard Clock Company of Boston, Massachusetts, made this attractive wall clock. They cataloged it as the "Model 58." This model has become increasingly challenging to find in today's marketplace. Its clean and simple lines make it a… read more