12-inch composite brass, roman numeral dial engraved “Benj(a) Willard/Lexington” and inscribed on the back of the chapter ring “Sept. 23, 1768”, seconds’ bit inset within a scalloped surround, recessed day-of-the-month and engraved Phoenix bird on the boss in the arch, matted center, cast brass spandrels decorate the voids, blued steel hands.

Walnut “Pagoda” or “Hollowed-Pediment” top case with three brass finials, free-standing columns flanking the dial door, serpentine-shaped top to the waist door, all on a two-stage base molding.

Eight-day, brass movement with rack and snail strike and recoil escapement powered by two bog iron weights and regulated by a brass faced, lead backed pendulum bob and iron rod.

Ht. 96 in. 2.96.2

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