3rd quarter 18th century, England for movement. Late 19th early 20th century, New England for tall case. Mahogany case with swans neck molded pediment terminating in brass rosettes, arch inlaid with delicate floral sprigs and tendrils above the molded glass panel door flanked by free standing fluted colonettes with brass capitols and bases. Paneled door in waisted case inlaid with a large classical urn within an oval patera flanked by fluted engaged quarter columns on bases inlaid with belle flowers. The square base with applied central panel with inlaid fan rondel flanked by canted corners inlaid with belle flowers on molded base. Silver dial set on brass back plate with Roman numeral and Arabic chapter rings centering a calendar aperture, time and strike apertures beneath a plaque inscribed in script: "Foden Congledon." Thomas Foden clock maker active 1753 - 1785, Congledon East Cheshire, England. Brass weight driven eight day movement striking on bell. Brass back plate containing hand painted moon phase dial within aperture arch. Clock is offered with pendulum, pair of weights, winder, and door key. SIZE: 90-3/4" t x 16" w (throat) x 10-1/2" d. CONDITION: Benchmade case structurally good with undisturbed fine surface and patina. Movement appears complete and well maintained. Silver dial with surface scratches throughout and some loss to silvering between 4 and 6 o'clock. 2 orbs beneath the moon phase aperture missing from brass back plate, otherwise very good. Finials to bonnet are absent. 50003-2 HMG (1,500-2,500)