This cuckoo clock has a typical half-timbered Black Forest house with a hand-carved shingled roof, children figurines with their dog, fir trees and a deer. The cuckoo calls on the hour according to the time and is followed by an echo and by one of 12 alternating melodies. A light sensor automatically turns off the cuckoo sound and the music at night, or they can be turned off anytime by means of a manual switch. The clock is personally signed at the back by the manufacturer Adolf Herr . His signature guarantees the experience of 7 generations of clock-workmanship. This clock comes with a certificate of authenticity (AHC). Clock Movement: Battery operated movment with manual and automatic night-off (Sensor). Musical Movment: 12 different melodies. The music can be turned off separately. Melodies: Ich weiss nicht was soll das bedeuten..., Oh my Darling, The Happy Wanderer , Horch was kommt von draussen rein, Im Frühtau zu Berge, Im gruenen Wald da wo die Drossel singt, Oh Donna Clara, Schwarzbraun ist die Haselnuss, Kuckuck-Kuckuck rufts aus dem Wald, Alle Voegel sind schon da, Waterwheel in the Black Forest. Ein Vogel wollte Hochzeit machen. Clock Face: wooden dial, diameter 2 3/8 Inches (6 cm). Batteries: Three C batteries (not included) Color: Walnut Publication Year: 2010 Designer: Juergen Herr