Ahhh thank you much for replying! Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you I was busy this weekend. I will post pics up in a little while when my camera is all set up.
If the clock has a solid bottom base (vs. legs) an orbital sander should do a decent job of evening it out. This would also take care of the peeling top, which could then be re-stained or painted as appropriate.
if you do not have an orbital sander and need the bottom flat tape a piece of sand paper to something flat and hand sand the bottom/sides/top ect to refinish having the paper on something flat will help with keeping the sanding even and then it should sit flat when put on something.