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. The workmanship is good, with distinctively shaped collets and nicely shaped steel work.
Weights are lead.
Joseph Denton is listed by Loomes as a known clock and watch maker working in Hull from 1779 to 1814.