Intended, and waiting as Christmas gift. Opened & inspected for image match, overall condition, plus working clock function. Installed required AA battery & monitored timekeeping accuracy since receiving. Very quiet operation. Keeps good time & barely a sound. Acrylic surface on front is clear & glassy looking. Image artwork is distortion/wrinkle free + protected by acrylic material. Product details indicate, acrylic frame has beveled edges....does Not. Also no second hand, which may be a good thing for this open-face design. If choose not to hang on wall, rectangular clock rests upright just fine in one of my plate/picture stands. Was aware of petite 8"x12" size when purchased. . .overpriced somewhat !