Vintage Folk Art Wooden Grandfather Clock Case Watch Holder, Handmade

Description

This handmade grandfather clock case watch holder is in as found condition without any damage and is very well made of wood with a see-thru panel in the door.  It is quite a unique piece with the way it was made and the ownership information on the back measuring approximately 13" tall, and 4 3/8" in diameter at base.
Case itself sits on four feet attached to wooden circular base which has original felt on bottom.  It has very nice trim work with a full round column on each side where watch would fit.  Very top has arch pediment with three finials.   The waist of the case has a door with two handmade copper hinges as well as a handmade copper door handle.  This door with a see-thru panel functions but it is hard to open and close.  I don't see a problem with that since the pendulum is obviously non-functional and there is no need to open the door.
Brass pendulum appears to be handmade as well and moves back and forth only when you  when you move the case.  Pendulum bob portion has the head of a dog along with the letter S above that.
Back of case is very interesting in telling the history of this piece.  The date 1/28/51 is carved in the waist portion along with Creation of Noel Smith.  With a black felt tip pen, the back of hood is marked but I am unable to make out the gentleman's last name which appears to start with Newph.  It reads......This watch belonged to Robert Newph used by him when he was a conductor on the Southern Railroad System.
I find it interesting to know who made this watch case, who owned it, and what they did for a living.  Thank you for looking and good luck bidding.