1) the shadow seems to be from the 'reflection of the clock', instead from the top flying clock.
2) the bottom surface doesn;t seems suitable for casting a reflection

but again... your title states"breaking the rules of time"..... ignore my above comments

Sorry, I don't get it. I don't see any hearth, unless you're making a play on the word "heart," there is no visible support or base for this to stand properly without falling over, and the rope at the top is just plain confusing...

EDIT: "Reads" much better now.

MossyB, have made some changes to make hearth shape visible and prominent. Thanks for sugesstion.