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<\/a>A very fine and rare 1860’s regulator banjo clock.\u00a0\u00a0 The #2 Regulator banjo clock is the rarest of the 5 models produced by Howard.\u00a0\u00a0 This clock is in an outstanding state of preservation:\u00a0 first finish, original gilded pendulum rod, original untouched glasses, die stamped numbered frames (#20) and original bottom board (#20).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Both brass hinges are die stamped #20 as well.\u00a0 44 inches long, 11 1\/2 inch dial, 9 1\/2 inch time track, 1 1\/4 inch numerals.\u00a0 The clock is powered by its original cast iron, 11 pound weight.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The movement is signed in two places on the front plate: Howard & Davis Boston & Riggs Philadelphia at the bottom edge and an “over-strike” over the Howard & Davis, Boston.\u00a0 Pencil inscriptions above the works from the Trenton firm of Cook & Jacques who were contract agents for Howard & the Railroads.\u00a0\u00a0 The Cherry case retains its original “faux” Rosewood grain decoration.\u00a0\u00a0 The case retains original “push button’ door latches as well as working case locks (typically found in Railroad Regulators) with the original key.\u00a0 Even the winding crank is original.\u00a0\u00a0 The painted Zinc dial is signed by W. H. C. Riggs Philadelphia who were agents for Howard & Davis as well as the Pennsylvania Railroads.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The clock was sold by Rago Fine Arts, Lambertville NJ and Mr. Thomas Martin, Director of Estate Sales was commissioned to sell this clock by the former owner of the Lambertville Train Station before it was transformed into the Restaurant operation that exists today.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All in all a great piece of Horology, West Jersey History, & Railroadana !<\/p>\nSOLD<\/strong><\/p>\n Howard & Davis Boston\/Riggs Philadelphia A very fine and rare 1860’s regulator banjo clock.\u00a0\u00a0 The #2 Regulator banjo clock is the rarest of the 5 models produced by Howard.\u00a0\u00a0 This clock is in an outstanding state of preservation:\u00a0 first finish, … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"