E Howard Banjo Clock

E Howard Banjo Clock Number 5

I found this little Howard # 5 Banjo in an Antique store this past week.I had been in the shop before but never saw this banjo as it was in a side room that always had the drapes drawn.The shop owner said it had been hanging there for 15 years. The shop has been closed for almost a year ( He owns the building) and the owner just happened to be there moving some stuff so I stopped in and saw the clock. After a little negotiating I bought it.What a thrill, He had two but the other Banjo also said to be a Howard was a married clock with just a Howard movement in an old presentation case.The # 5 on the other hand looked pretty nice even in the dark room.

When I took it down and put in better light I knew this clock was coming home.It looks all original but has had a weight drop to the bottom of the case and a repair that wasn't offensive but could be improved upon.The glue blocks in the bottom split but all the original pieces are intact. The worst part was the weight is missing but he thinks he might have it ( But I am seeking A number #5 weight if anybody has one.)The weight board looks like it may be original too as it tapers from the top back side. I'm not sure if they came in red though and was maybe painted?The finish is original and hasn't been cleaned in years or waxed. I think it had 15 years of dust on it too.The Dial is in Beautiful original condition with no chipping or flakes. The signiture is very vivid.The glasses are all original with minimal flaking and have never been removed or tuched up.They look great too as the black border has taken on a smokey gray look that is just beautiful.The bottom inside has the Howard lable to set up the clock that is complete.On the rear of the head is a lable from a Boston jewlery, (WM. Gale) that is in great shape too and says the clock was Ordered by A Major Morrisey for the Honorable J.

E Howard Banjo Clock Number 5

This attractive timepiece is called the Model Number 5 and was made by the E. Howard & Company of Boston, Massachusetts. Howard & Company offered five sizes of this banjo form. This example is the smallest of the five and is the most commonly found. The largest size is called the Model Number 1. Howard #5 Banjo Clock, Category: Clocks, Barometers and Timepieces, Sale date:, Price: $805.

Clarkes Room, A Judge I presume, And is dated July 14th 1873.It's a keeper, I'll try and get pic's posted.Bob Ling: Chapter #75NAWCC # 0153021Collect & Buy American wall & Banjo clocks. I found this little Howard # 5 Banjo in an Antique store this past week.I had been in the shop before but never saw this banjo as it was in a side room that always had the drapes drawn.The shop owner said it had been hanging there for 15 years. The shop has been closed for almost a year ( He owns the building) and the owner just happened to be there moving some stuff so I stopped in and saw the clock. After a little negotiating I bought it.What a thrill, He had two but the other Banjo also said to be a Howard was a married clock with just a Howard movement in an old presentation case.The # 5 on the other hand looked pretty nice even in the dark room.

I think it had 15 years of dust on it too.The Dial is in Beautiful original condition with no chipping or flakes. The signiture is very vivid.The glasses are all original with minimal flaking and have never been removed or tuched up.They look great too as the black border has taken on a smokey gray look that is just beautiful.The bottom inside has the Howard lable to set up the clock that is complete.On the rear of the head is a lable from a Boston jewlery, (WM. Gale) that is in great shape too and says the clock was Ordered by A Major Morrisey for the Honorable J.

Clarkes Room, A Judge I presume, And is dated July 14th 1873.It's a keeper, I'll try and get pic's posted.Bob Ling: Chapter #75NAWCC # 0153021Collect & Buy American wall & Banjo clocks. Gerald Siegel wrote an article on 'Howard Banjos and Figure-Eights' in bulletin #133, April of '68. He states that Howard dials were 'usually' signed in script if made of iron and block if made of zinc. Further, he states that the earlier Howard and Davis banjos had dials which could be signed in block or script. It does not appear that block versus script indicates that one clock is earlier than another; however, for what it's worth, I own two #5s and the clock with the script dial is older in my opinion. If you would like to see one of them, go to the 'virtual collections' thread on this site and click on my address. Robert if you take a look at this photo, you will see the red weight board behind the pendulum.

David 'owen.or'This message was edited by owen.or on March 22, 2004 at 21:23. Hi, DavidFunny I have another # 5 too that has the block letters and If I'm not mistaken it has an iron dial.I did notice that the glasses are a darker red on my block lettered # 5 than the one pictured in this thread, and both have original glass.I also compaired the script signiture on my new clock to a close up of a script signiture on a # 5 that's in Paul Foleys Time piece book and there is quite a differance between the two. Must just depend on who the artist was at the time?Edit: I'll look for a copy of that bulletin at our next chapter meeting, Thanks for the info.Bob Ling: Chapter #75NAWCC # 0153021Collect & Buy American wall & Banjo clocksThis message was edited by Robert Ling on March 23, 2004 at 5:01. I found this little Howard # 5 Banjo in an Antique store this past week.I had been in the shop before but never saw this banjo as it was in a side room that always had the drapes drawn.The shop owner said it had been hanging there for 15 years. The shop has been closed for almost a year ( He owns the building) and the owner just happened to be there moving some stuff so I stopped in and saw the clock. After a little negotiating I bought it.What a thrill, He had two but the other Banjo also said to be a Howard was a married clock with just a Howard movement in an old presentation case.The # 5 on the other hand looked pretty nice even in the dark room.

Clarkes Room, A Judge I presume, And is dated July 14th 1873.It's a keeper, I'll try and get pic's posted.Bob Ling: Chapter #75NAWCC # 0153021Collect & Buy American wall & Banjo clocks.

American Built Wall Clock Movement Wall Clock Movement or Kitchen Clock Movement This movement is a spring wound 8 day time & strike movement with the verge missing and requires a spring on the time side. The distance center to center winding arbor to hand shaft is 2 inches The distance center to center winding arbor to winding arbor measures 3 1/8 inches Spring is in good condition Movement has oxidation on plates and gears. Good movement to have on hand for kitchen shelf and mantle clocks and wall clocks There was a lot of competition with Waterbury Gilbert Sessions New Haven to name a few in a competitive market for clock movements.

Seth Thomas Clock Company Serial # Q1860 Beautiful Walnut Eastlake Balltop Wall Clock Door The door measures 14 3/16 inches in height by 13 3/16 inches in width The actual width of the door is 8 1/4 inches Hinges are attached to the door Model Name 'Eclipse' Circa 1880 This is a clock that never goes out of style and has been a classic for 135 years This is an exceptional clock door that is in very good condition I have over 50 quality wall shelf & mantle clocks being offered right now and I have a great selection of clock parts and cases for you to choose from as well in my Ebay store. This is a UNITED Brooklyn Inc., Made in USA, huge wall clock with Roman numerals pre-1930. Stated Brooklyn, New York - Eight Day, it’s shell only, perfect glass, opens up. Last time serviced in 1983 at Seattle, its analog mechanism been replaced with a quartz one, not tested. Nice antique, at a generous size of 28” when opened, made with real glass and brass, not plastic. No cracks or scratches, overall in very good condition. The value is in the shell as it can be displayed as is or restore by getting a new heart.

Historical wall clock, bid for a good value, ask questions, please check all pics, sold as is, thank you for reading. More amazing items on: www.ABookAnd.Me. Give Your Home Class with Pre-1930 Collectible Wall ClocksAntique wall clocks made before 1930 come in a wide array of shapes, sizes and styles. Some also have unique features like chimes, pendulums, and alarms. Whether you're a seasoned collector or you're looking to spice up your home decor, there are many clocks to choose from on eBay.

What countries do these clocks come from?Many countries made collectible wall clocks in the 1930s. A handful of these countries include:. United States: Some of the early American manufacturers of wall clock antiques include Thomas Harland, a contemporary of Paul Revere. He learned to make clocks in England. Others followed him, namely Seth Thomas and Silas Hadley. You might find an antique Waterbury regulator wall clock in a vintage school house design.

Austria:Austria has produced wall clocks that are renowned for their accurate timekeeping. Wooden wall clocks made in Vienna sometimes have a signed antique label, Corinthian columns in the design, or beveled glass faces. Germany: A German wall clock is often characterized by their ornate, hand-painted dials and unique mechanisms such as blinking animals and cuckoo clock mechanisms. France: French antique clocks make use of unorthodox yet luxurious materials such as porcelain and iron. Porcelain timepieces are often hand-painted as well.What types of antique clocks are there?It should come as no surprise that there are many varieties of wall clocks you can find. Some of the types you can find include:. Antique regulator clock: A regulator clock, usually made of wood, is an antique vintage timepiece that is wall mounted and driven by a swinging pendulum.

Separate clock mechanisms drive the wall clock hands for the minutes and hours. You can find a walnut, wood-pendulum regulated grandfather clock made in this style or a smaller wooden clock. Antique German wall clock: German wall clocks come in two main types: black forest clocks and cuckoo clocks.

If the clock isn't hand-carved, it is usually hand-painted instead. Antique banjo clock: This American clock is shaped much like the musical instrument, giving the wall clock its name. Its round top normally houses the clock itself, and the square or rectangular bottom can contain carvings or pictures inside of it. Antique self-winding clock: These uncommon models do exactly what they say on the tin: they wind themselves, so you don't have to. Some self-winding clocks require batteries to operate.What brands make antique wall clocks?A variety of antique wall clock brands are available on eBay. Some common ones include:. Gilbert.

Ingraham. Waterbury. Seth Thomas. New Haven. Welch.

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