E. HOWARD & CO. #61 ASTRONOMICAL FLOOR STANDING REGULATOR CLOCK. The case is carved walnut with burled trim in excellent condition. The case may have been lightly cleaned at some point but retains much of the original finish with good color and patina. All case parts are original and in excellent condition. The 14" vitrolite reverse painted glass dial has been redone. The movement has a Graham dead beat escapement with red ruby pallets. The escape wheel bushings are ruby hole jewels. The remaining bushings are brass. The clock has maintaining power and a full Geneva Stop. The movement has original custom brass top and side dust covers. There are three screws missing on the left dust cover. It is held in place with the three remaining screws. The movement is signed E. Howard & Co. Boston. The keystone with suspension is numbered "6" and number "147". The clock has a brass and steel pendulum with rating nut and 4 jar pendulum bob which is numbered "2578", "147", and "6". The correct brass pulley and brass weight. This clock was acquired by the third owner and in accompanied by a letter from Howard Clock Products, Inc. Formerly The E. Howard Clock Co. Waltham Mass. Dated June 17, 1941 to Mr. C.F. Morris, 2504 N.E. Second Ave. Miami Fla. stating that "The record on your clock says sold October 12, 1874 to Edmands & Wiggin, Bangor Maine, #3 fine movement in #61 style case, pendulum #147, mercury 2578 dwts. The price of the clock was probably $800.00; in cases made to hang on the wall they were $750.00, the standing case was $50.00 additional. We are returning your photograph. This was of use to convince us that the record was O.K. Then cases were made in our old factory, and the carving was all hand work. The letter was signed by W.J. Elton, Treasurer. The original letter will accompany the clock. 30.5"W x 93.5"H x 13"D. Estimated Value $75,000 - 125,000.