C.1857, E. Howard and Co., Boston, rare built in wall regulator,

C.1857, E. Howard and Co., Boston, rare built in wall regulator, a custom order for the Importers and Traders Bank of New York. This clock has changed hands several times, but in 1952 it was in the possession of E. M. Mitchell of Middletown, New York, who researched the history of the clock. In a letter dated March 26, 1952, (copy included with this lot), Mr. Mitchell quotes (in part): "The Howard clock purchased by you was obtained by our firm when the Importers and Traders Bank building was acquired by us some years ago. It was at the corner of Murray Street and Broadway÷÷.After I looked up this information I wrote the Howard Clock Sales and Service Corporation of 132 West Broadway, New York City, and a copy of the reply of Mr. Lamm, the president, is enclosed÷" (we do NOT have this second letter referred to). The walnut case has intricate carved floral applique (one small piece missing at bottom), a marble dial, and a tablet (replaced long ago and in need of attention). A historically interesting piece. Height 51 inches