AntiqueClocksPriceGuide.com

E. Howard & Co. “No. 5 Banjo”, ca. 1880. Howard’s most popular model, don’t you think? If you were going to own only the most highly regarded American clocks from the 1800’s this model would surely be on your wall. This example is notable for the well-retained rosewood graining on all the surfaces and its great original painted glasses. Drawbacks are the alligatored dial (it must have been coated with lacquer in the distant past to preserve the lettering), the loss of the pendulum tie-down, and the lack of a label (although labels are not common). The movement is signed and running, keeping time; the original pendulum stick is repaired near the bob, which is worn but retains some damascening. No evidence of any damage to the case. Back when there were more collectors than clocks these guys sold for a premium, but now with the situation reversed prices on these icons are falling faster than we can keep up. $800-$1200.