First third 19th century, Concord, Massachusetts. Second generation case surmounted by gilt onion finial above the circular iron dial with Roman numeral chapter ring fastened by guide pins. The dial fitted with single aperture and with an inscribed spurious signature “Wood”. Door with original glass bezel held by three tabs. The eight day brass movement mounted with a single screw through the backboard. The case throat glass with eglomise keystone design with floral and gilt decoration flanked by diamond form cutout brass sidearms above the box base with hinged door fitted with eglomise panel depicting a young girl on stage with bouquet of flowers beneath drapery. The door is fastened with a key lock. The box base with gilt presentation bracket with double row of spherules. SIZE: 39-1/2″ h. CONDITION: The unmarked movement with steel crutch. Repair to suspension spring and keystone. Lead weight and pendulum original. Eglomise panels original. Very good overall. 52398-4 (1,500-2,500)