New York or New Jersey, early 19th century, arched painted dial decorated with floral spandrels and a songbird, seconds hand and date aperture, brass eight-day movement, the figured mahogany case with broken-arch pediment, quarter columns and turned feet, weights, pendulum and key, 98-1/2 x 23 x 12-1/2 in. refinished, feet and bottom board replaced, case with scattered veneer cracks and warping with some areas of fill and other minor patches, dial with generally even crackle, some flaking at mounting posts, slight bend at one corner with associated losses, wooden dial surround in hood replaced, works possibly original (later shims at case uprights), other surface wear and scratches, possibly original saddle board. Notes: May 19, 1854 written inside of waist door, possibly the date when purchased by John Wilson Stout. Lot accompanied by a card found in the base of watch maker John W. Benson of New Brunswick, New Jersey and history of the Stout- Howell family including descendant John Wilson Stout who worked closely with Thomas Edison.. Provenance: Said to be by descent in the Stout - Howell family of New Jersey refinished, feet and bottom board replaced, case with scattered veneer cracks and warping with some areas of fill and other minor patches, dial with generally even crackle, some flaking at mounting posts, slight bend at one corner with associated losses, wooden dial surround in hood replaced, works possibly original (later shims at case uprights), other surface wear and scratches, possibly original saddle board