The Bird Crown 8-Day Musical Cuckoo Clock is a truly delightful piece! It features a bird perched on the crown of the clock, embellished with beautifully carved oak leaves. Dancers move in and out of the balcony above as the clock alternately plays "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer" on the hour and half-hour. Hand-crafted in Germany from Black Forest linden wood, this cuckoo clock in finished in warm brown tones and boasts an authentic, traditional design. Stylized Roman numerals and scrolled hands in white add to the clock"s rustic look. It also offers a convenient nighttime shutoff feature. A hand-carved cuckoo nestled in a window at the top makes a musical appearance every hour. To enjoy accurate timekeeping for years to come, simply wind the clock once every eight days by pulling down the decorative pinecone weights. About River City Cuckoo Clocks After hundreds of years, the popularity of the cuckoo clock remains undiminished. For many households, it just isn"t "home" without the wee cuckoo"s cheery announcement of the passing hour. Since 1988, River City Clocks has continued to offer authentic German Cuckoo clocks to consumers worldwide. Each clock is a unique work of art, hand-carved by master craftsmen from Black Forest linden wood, where these clocks are thought to have originated. From the sweetly simple birdhouse style to the lavishly complex hunting or beer garden scenes, all the clocks are made to exacting quality specifications to bring a tiny touch of Deutschland wherever they are hung. Though unseen, the internal movements are also masterfully constructed for long lasting and trouble free enjoyment. River City has many styles, from one day to eight day settings, musical and night time shut off options. Whichever clock you choose for your home, know that you are continuing a proud tradition of European craftsmanship and old world charm. * Handcrafted in Germany * 8-day muscial movement * Plays "Edelweiss" and "The Happy Wanderer" on the hour and half-hour * Night-time shut-off feature * 16 x 12 x 7.75 inches