The Story of the E. Howard & Co.
	Howard & Company takes its name from Edward Howard, a mechanical genius and founder of the company in the mid 19th century. Howard's greatest concern was that each and every clock bearing his name be made to his uncompromising standards. He insisted upon and further developed only the most reliable designs, using only the highest quality materials available. Howard Clocks were originally purchased by those requiring extremely reliable timepieces -- railroads, jewelers, and observatories. The functional design of a Howard Clock -- a modestly unadorned clock with simple glasses -- made it the logical selection for banks, offices, and schools as well. Purchases were made for a wide variety of government buildings; the National Lighthouse Service acquired many for coastal timekeeping. Today, Edward Howard's tradition of fine craftsmanship is carried on. The great majority of the work performed on each clock is still done by hand. Each clock case is crafted from select solid hardwoods. Depending on the particular model, Howard Clocks are made of either Honduras mahogany or black walnut. Each case is cut, assembled, sanded, and finished by hand. Because of the subtle variations in the texture and grains of the wood hues, no two Howard clocks are completely alike. Each is a unique timepiece that recalls an era of high artistry and reflects the discriminating taste of the owner. The heart and life of each clock is the famous Howard movement. The beauty of the movement is that it is precisely made to the same specifications as the design that was perfected in 1842 by Edward Howard, but with superior materials to those available over 100 years ago. Considerable hand work is required in the processing and finishing of each movement. Today, as formerly, only the finest materials are used in construction. The plates are of substantial hard brass. When the wheels and pinions are cut, special attention is given to the forms of the teeth and leaves, which must be finished correctly to provide smooth power transmission. The verge is made from the best hardened tool steel available, and the impulse faces are hand lapped. Each Howard movement is carefully tested for accuracy before and after casing. For over 100 years, other clockmakers have copied the Howard movement but have never been able to equal its accuracy and reliability.
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