The base is black Bakelite. This clock has a small bulb at the bottom of the face which makes it visible in a dark room. CLOCK HAS POWER, HAS A SLIGHT HUM, LIGHT WORKS, CLOCK DOES NOT RUN. ORIGINAL CLOTH CORD ROUND PLUG END. MEASURES : 5″ TALL X 4′ WIDE X 3″ DEEP. NICE METAL CASE, GLASS FRONT. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK, THANKS FOR LOOKING. BE SURE TO CHECK BACK, OTHER GREAT CLOCKS TO BE LISTED SOON.