Schmitt Horan & Co Presents E. Howard’s Astronomical Regulator Clocks and Rare Sun – Star Chronometer Aviator’s Navigational Watch

Unlike regular clocks in the 1700s and later, astronomical regulators were known to be accurate time-keeping devices with precise finishing. Few companies made such clocks designed mainly for scientific observations. One such firm was E. Howard and Company of Boston, reputed for its quality clocks, regulators, watches, and scales since 1842. Howard’s No. 61 standing astronomical regulator is currently up for bid in the upcoming auction at Schmitt Horan & Co. This particular clock has a silvered dial that indicates hours, minutes, and seconds. It is enclosed in a walnut case with burl walnut details and bold moldings. Other features include a pendulum rod, four mercury vials, door key, and two pulleys.  

Several other antique clocks and regulators are also on offer, including a rare and important Sun-Star Chronometer aviator’s navigational watch. This watch was designed by Ulysse Nardin, LeLocle, for the Batori Computer Co. Inc., New York.  Beyond these, the sale will also feature wristwatches such as a heavy 18-karat gold wristwatch by Philippe Charriol, an Omega speedmaster racing wrist chronograph and a Patek Philippe wristwatch with curb link bracelet. There are also 19th- and 20th-century mantel clocks and skeleton clocks. View the complete catalog for this Live Auction of Saturday, October 28th, 2023 and find other online auctions on Bidsquare.