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. A “Special case Like No. 60.” 223323. Delaney Antique Clocks.
E. Howard & Co. The Number 60 Special wall clock advertising J. M. BATCHELDER's SEPTEMBER 3, 1872 Patent. 223323.
  The E. Howard Clock Company should be well known for constructing custom-ordered clocks. There are numerous entries in the available Howard shop records for special movements for cataloged models and custom cases to be built per design in their… read more
E. Howard & Co. Model No., 70-12. Walnut case. DDD-5.
E. Howard & Co. Model No., 70-12. Walnut case. DDD-5.
  This E. Howard & Company Model Number 70 features a case constructed in walnut, a wood seldom seen in this model. The vast majority of the 70 models were constructed in oak. The naturally darker walnut wood has a tighter grain structure and… read more
E. Howard & Co. Model No. 70-12 wall clock. Boston, MA. 223027.
E. Howard & Co. Model No. 70-12 wall clock. Boston, MA. 223027.
This latter model, number 70, is in excellent overall condition. The case is constructed of oak and retains a very light finish.  The clock's dial is zinc and measures 12 inches in diameter. It is paint-decorated and is in original condition. The… read more
E. Howard & Co Model 100. A seldom seen Howard wall clock. 224035.
E. Howard & Co., Model 100. A seldom seen Howard wall clock. 224035.
  The E. Howard Clock Company of Boston, Massachusetts, made this clock and listed it in their catalog as Model 100. This seldom-seen model was introduced in 1895 with an order placed in August. Over the next thirteen years, they made only thirteen… read more
E. Howard Clock Company Model No. 14. Boston, Massachusetts. 224034.
E. Howard Clock Company Model No. 14. Boston, Massachusetts. 224034.
After the dissolution of the Howard & Davis Company in 1857, a catalog was printed in 1858 that respectfully announced the continuation of the business under the E. Howard & Co., name. This catalog stated that E. Howard & Co. was “now… read more