The feet and lower apron are swept outward. Spandrel corners are engraved with floral swags, seconds are shown by an engraved ring, and the calendar is in an aperture below the dial center. Hands are matching blued steel. Skinner's four pillar brass movement is of eight day duration and uses an anchor recoil escapement. Striking is hourly, via rack and snail.
Weights are lead.
Dial, movement and case are an original combination. John Skinner of Exeter is shown by Baillie as practicing prior to 1780, and died in 1818. He was known also as a maker of watches. His son John Jr. succeeded him in 1818 and died in 1846.