The brass finials are old and likely original to the case. Just below each finial is a rectangular panel of satinwood, banded in rosewood. Canted and fluted corners are used on the trunk of the case, and very fine flame mahogany decorates the front of the trunk door and the base panel. The base panel is again banded in satinwood, outlined with decorative boxwood and ebony stringing. The case is largely solid and veneered mahogany, with a pine backboard.
Feet are correct restorations.
The color is a rich, deep burgundy with a very fine old patina and a recent polish. Full minutes numbering is used, and the calendar is the later circular dial type. The portrait in the arch, a lady with an anchor and a ship sailing away in the background, probably depicts Hope. The steel hands are well finished and appear to be original. Denton's four pillar brass movement is original to the case and dial, and is of eight day duration, using anchor recoil escapement and hourly rack striking on a single bell.