Roughly what does the shape of the case look like? Long, low case with a rounded or arched top Case is rectangular, might have faux marble, columns, or cast decorations Rectangular wooden or metal case with a carrying handle on top Upright rectangular case with intricate patterns or finials Ornate oak or walnut with pressed patterns and a big “crown” on top Round porthole-style brass case, often on a wood base Surface clock with no holes in the face for winding, typically a tambour style case Surface clock with glass sides, a visible brass movement, and exposed decorative pendulum Surface clock with a glass-dome and rotating pendulum that runs up to a year