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, MA. The Model No. 6 wall regulator. Figure 8. 222145.
E. Howard & Co., Boston, Massachusetts. The Model No. 6 wall regulator. Figure 8. 222145.
This Number 6 Regulator, or the "Figure Eight" form, is arguably one of the most attractive antique wall clock forms in today's marketplace. This impressive example is the largest of 5 individual sizes that share this distinctive form. This model… read more
E. Howard & Company Model No. 5-Square bottom wall timepiece or “Banjo clock.” ZZ-29. Delaney Antique Clocks.
E. Howard & Company Model No. 5-Square bottom wall timepiece or “Banjo clock.” ZZ-29.
This Model No. 5 – Square (bottom) was included in the 1858 E. Howard clock catalog. This model was originally marketed for use in “Dining Rooms, Offices, and small apartments.” Both Howard & Davis and then the E. Howard Clock Company… read more
E. Howard Model No. 67 Astronomical Wall Regulator Clock. Boston, Mass, circa 1894. 223033. Delaney Antique Clocks.
E. Howard Model No. 67 Astronomical Wall Regulator Clock. Made in Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1894. 223033.
The E. Howard & Company of Boston, Massachusetts, made this very impressive wall regulator. This regulator is cataloged as the Model Number 67 and is constructed in black walnut. The color and tones are exemplary.  Like most big Howard-made… read more
E. Howard & Co. Model No., 70-12 in a cherry case. 222012. Delaney Antique Clocks.
E. Howard & Co. Model No. 70-12 in a cherry case. 222012.
Constructed in cherry wood, this is a very desirable example. The vast majority of the Howard 70 clocks manufactured were housed in oak cases. This cherry-cased version would have been a special order and used in a less commercial or warmer setting… read more
E. Howard & Co Boston. This is a special-order Shelf Clock made for the Kistler house in Newton, MA. 223024. Delaney Antique Clocks.
E. Howard & Co Boston. This is a special-order Shelf Clock made for the Kistler house in Newton, MA. 223024.
This shelf clock was designed by the O.T. Smith Architectural firm of Boston, Massachusetts, specifically for Andrew and Ann Kislter's home located at 945 Beacon Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The order for manufacture was placed on October 7,… read more