Determine the Model ID of a 30-Hour Tall Clock Movement - Step by Step

Based on Shepard Roberts' Identification and History of Wood Movements in Tall Clocks
with updates by Ward Francillon in CCJ #14 and
info from Philip Morris' American Wooden Movement Tall Clocks 1712-1835 (click on images to view full size)
 
Click on the or any value in the row just below the slanted queries.
Number of Possible Matching Model IDs:  [matches are listed when number found <= 15]
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1. How is movement attached to seatboard?
2. What is the dial constructed of?
3. Lifting arm external or internal; wood / wire?
4. Direction of the Tripping Wire Slot?
5. Main time wheel next to the front plate?
6. Is the count wheel centered or offset?
7. Extended pillars or studs support the dial?
8. Sleeve on the strike winding spool?
Model ID Maker(s) Known Users More Info Image
  1. How is the rear plate attached to the seat board?
The rear plate is attached either via a dovetail joint or by posts.

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