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<\/a>Monumental Philadelphia\u00a0carved Mahogany\u00a0tall case clock with works by Thomas Wagstaffe of London. The bonnet has\u00a0applied broken arch scroll moldings over a dentil molded crown molding with carved rosettes terminals and open fretwork between the scrolls.\u00a0\u00a0 There is an elaborately carved rooster center finial.\u00a0 The face board of the bonnet with carved foliate decoration above an arched shaped glazed bonnet door.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Flanking the bonnet are four fluted columns retained by fire gilded brass Corinthian capitals.\u00a0 The waist section with tombstone shaped door flanked by fluted quarter columns terminating in fire gilded brass Corinthian capitals.\u00a0\u00a0 The base with applied panel all resting on ogee bracket feet.\u00a0\u00a0The early composite brass dial with a finely engraved name boss that reads: “Thomas Wagstaffe London.”\u00a0\u00a0 Below the boss is a slot with a lever that enables or silences the bell strike.\u00a0 Framing the dial are 6 applied cast brass spandrels.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inside the chapter ring above Roman numeral 6 is an aperture that shows the calendar day of the month.\u00a0\u00a0 The finely made “five pillar” eight day brass striking movement with strike\/silent powered by a pair of\u00a0lead filled brass shell weights.\u00a0\u00a0 Overall dimensions 103 X 19 X 11 1\/2 inches with a 12 X 17 inch dial, 10 inch time track, and 1 1\/8 inch\u00a0numerals.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSOLD<\/strong><\/p>\n Philadelphia C. 1770 works by Thomas Wagstaffe London Monumental Philadelphia\u00a0carved Mahogany\u00a0tall case clock with works by Thomas Wagstaffe of London. The bonnet has\u00a0applied broken arch scroll moldings over a dentil molded crown molding with carved rosettes terminals and open fretwork … Continue reading <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"