This is a great old clock. I plugged it in and it worked. I do not see any cracks. The wire looks original and needs a little repair next to the plug. I tried to take a pic of it. One screw in the back plate is missing. The last pat date is Jan 25, 1927. It has a light but that knob on the back is tight and I do not force anything. Very nice older clock. Please ask any and all questions. The item “Art Deco Green Telechron Skyscraper Building Alarm Clock Original & Unrestored” is in sale since Sunday, June 12, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Clocks\Vintage (1930-69)\Alarm”. The seller is “herby711″ and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.