Clock - E. Howard & Co., Boston, Mass., for Stark Mills of Manchester, NH by way of the Star Brass Manufacturing Co. of Boston, Mass., "No. 69" style marine clock, round bronze case with mounting flange, 12 inch Arabic numeral silvered dial marked for Stark Mills in red, blued steel spade hands, signed, 8 day brass timepiece with lever platform, movement #5. Truly an insanely impressive clock for the Howard collector, the brass clock collector, or simply for the lover of Manchester, New Hampshire.
CONDITION: Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic movement condition overall, light tarnish to brass surfaces; restored silvered dial shows hardly any wear; excellent-plus blued steel hands; case shows little wear, mild spotty tarnish in areas, no dents or dings; good glass crystal. (CL0639)
Note: History of Stark Mills.The buildings were constructed over an interval of approximately 75 years, from 1838 to 1915. At its height, the millyard complex represented the largest textile mill in the world, extending along both banks of the Merrimack River for more than a mile. The major portion, and that which this survey covers, was located on the eastern bank of the river.
