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eBay This fine example was made circa 1880. The case measures approximately 32 inches long overall. The Model 70 was successfully sold. It was used extensively in the Boston Public School System, in the various Boroughs of Greater New York, and many other places as the Standard School Clock. The United States Government specified it as the "Standard for all Public Buildings." One would also see this model in many of the Nations railroad stations. Some of which included: The Elevated Railroad Stations of New York City, The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, The Central Railroad of New Jersey, West Shore Railroad of Boston & Albany, and nearly all Railroad Companies throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. 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.On Dec-02-23 at 08:24:36 PST, seller added the following information:ALL THE CLOCK DOES SEEM TO TICK AND TOCK CORRECTLY. EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE VIDEO. (I CAN'T GET ONE UPLOADED ON EBAY FOR WHATEVER THE REASON.) On Dec-02-23 at 08:33:10 PST, seller added the following information:https: drive google com file d 1MHETrj8IpSQjzXGjXItBcXvVs1UDS18y view usp drive linkUploaded video to google drive hopefully that works, sending an email with an attachment also seems to be a no-go. (EBAY aways here to help :( On Dec-02-23 at 08:52:57 PST, seller added the following information:ALERT So, to further test the clock I turned the key a quarter turn, which caused the weight to drop and the pendulum wood to break. Adding pictures. For current bidder not sure how you retract your bid. I will reach out. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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