Cobalt Earthenware Foo Dog Mantle Clock. Figure of a food dog standing on its rear legs with its front paws resting on a large sphere; case has a glossy cobalt finish with gilt highlights, in good condition, unsigned. 3.5 in. gilt brass dial signed E. Howard & Co., Boston, has a brass door bezel with beveled crystal; typical round brass spring driven movement has an half hour strike on a coiled gong. Clock strikes, time mechanism is not running. 13.25 in. high x 12 in. wide x 8 in. deep. Weight: 14.25 lbs.