Solid ash hardwood case is finished in a walnut stain. The silver chapter ring is diamond cut with Roman numerals and surrounds the working “floating” Skeleton movement with metal gears, metal filagree hands and functioning seconds subdial above the 6 position. This clock can either be hung on a wall or used as a bookcase/credenza accent. Unique design allows the front protective lens to be removed easily to be decorated/engraved then re-inserted offering a large area for artwork or a message. The accurate quartz movement uses (1) AA battery (not included).