Repurposed clock base

I found a old oak thing at a sale and wasn't really sure what it was.  It didn't really matter; I painted it, added a knob, and some burlap trim.

 

Then it dawned on me - it was a mantle clock base!  Like this one, but not this one because this is like the holy grail in my family!  It was passed down from great-great-somebody so I dare not touch it!

 

 

 

A nice fresh look for an old clock!