Clock still functions, but we have lost the key. The item has original paint and shellac (you can see the characteristic alligatoring of old shellac).

We are not interested in selling, but it may be wise to insure the violin. I am also looking for an expert to clean and maintenance the instrument. We are in the Washington DC area. The bows and case are not the originals, so they do not appear in the photo.

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I think these are cast steel, they have a dark gray patina.  The rivet holding the sides together is yellow and appears to be hand hammered.  I searched ebay & google and found no results for "Parker & Field"  I assume they are at least pre-1918 because of the "Prussia" stamp.  Any info would be appreciated.