early to mid 19th century, representing the allegory of music, stepped rectangular case decorated throughout with floral swags and musical devices in relief, mounted by vertical case enclosing white enameled porcelain dial with Roman numerals, flanked by pair of neoclassical musicians, lyre form finial with other musical instruments, with pendulum, winder key, 19-3/4 x 18-3/4 in., Provenance: Collection from an Important American Family losses to gilt surfaces (especially to case verso), attached finial elements slightly loose, few chips to porcelain dial, some minor casting flaws, one floral swag with crack, scattered surface scratches, other typical surface abrasions consistent with age and use, exposed clockworks, lacking back, not tested for functionalityÿ