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PHILADELPHIA TALL CASE CLOCK. Ca. 1800. Mahogany wi

PHILADELPHIA TALL CASE CLOCK. Ca. 1800. Mahogany with poplar secondary wood. Flat top, dentilated cornice, fluted quarter columns, and bracket feet. The brass movement is signed "Solomon Parke & Co." (working ca. 1797-1801 at 146 North 2nd Street), and has a sun/moon/ship dial, and floral spandrels. Retains a rich patina, feet expertly restored. 93 1/4"h. 19"w. 10"d.

Condition: Feet are very well-executed replacements, stabilized crack in the original glass in the door, minor age crack to the base, patches to the waist door hinges, later finial holes.

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