03/05/2022
INTRODUCTION
I have been a member of the NAWCC and collecting clocks for more than 34 years. Early on I collected all sorts of clocks with no specialization. If it was a clock, I collected it. The only exception was Cuckoo clocks. I avoided them like the plague.
Over the years I refined my collection by limiting what I collected to certain clock styles or clocks with certain movements. I became fascinated with wooden works clocks and their cases. I moved on to Seth Thomas Fashion Clocks and Seth Thomas Pillar and scroll clocks and then to Patti clocks.
About 6 years ago I decided to reduce my collection and limit my new acquisitions to E, Howard clocks. I was surprised to learn that even though Howard was recognized as the premier United States clock maker the company did not mass produce clocks like Seth Thomas, New Haven and the other US manufacturers. While Howard produced clocks from the 1860’s to the 1930’s the numbers were limited in the later years particularly after 1910.
I was also surprised to find that the information about Howard was scattered all over the place. The best source for information is the NAWCC bulletins, the first bulletin supplement, and the internet. Online auctions houses, antique dealers that specialize in clocks, and EBAY are an exceptionally good source of information. My goal was to research Howard & Davis and E. Howard & Co. clocks and movements. I decided, during the 2020 pandemic, since I was locked in my house, to compile as much information that I could gather and put in in one paper. I am sure I have made mistakes and made many omissions. If anyone reads this and has additional information, please let me know. The photos of clocks and the technical data on the movements are from clocks and movements that I own or have owned, with the exception of the Kosmic clock photos. I am hopeful this information will be helpful to future students of Horology and collectors.
Anthony P. Biello NAWCC # 92656 Texas Email: [email protected]
