Philco tabletop clock radio
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Mid-century
This tabletop clock radio, catalogued as Lot 316F, features an ivory rectangular cabinet and a vertical speaker grille. The unit is surmounted by a square clock housing mounted on a gold-toned pedestal.
The clock dial is black and displays Arabic numerals, gold-toned hands, and radiating decorative lines. Two recessed radio control dials are positioned on the upper surface of the cabinet, immediately beneath the clock base. The unit measures approximately 10 inches wide, 8 inches high, and 6 inches deep. The auction description reports that the object exhibits scratches, discoloration, surface soiling, and metallic tarnish, with wear and clouding noted on the clock cover.
The functional status of the radio and clock remains untested.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Item
- Tabletop clock radio
- Type
- Tabletop clock radio
- Maker
- Philco
- Condition
- Wear, clouding, and surface soiling present
- Dimensions
- 10" W x 8" H x 6" D
- Clock features
- Black face with Arabic numerals and gold-toned hands
- Cabinet details
- Ivory rectangular cabinet with vertical speaker grille
- Maker / attribution
- Philco
Design
- Visible features
- • Black clock face with radiating decorative lines • Vertical speaker grille on the ivory cabinet front • Two recessed radio control knobs on the top surface • Gold-toned pedestal support for the square clock housing
- Reported Condition
- The auction description provides information regarding the condition of the lot. The unit exhibits signs of aging and surface wear, including scratches and discoloration. Metallic elements show signs of tarnish, and the surface of the casing displays signs of soiling. The clock face is protected by a cover, which the description notes shows wear and clouding. Furthermore, the auction description explicitly states that the radio and clock functions are untested and their current operational status is unknown.
- Controls and Dimensions
- The radio interface includes two recessed controls, which are set into the upper surface of the cabinet, positioned directly beneath the clock's mounting pedestal. These controls are accessible from the top of the radio unit. The overall dimensions of the object are stated by the source as 10 inches in width, 8 inches in height, and 6 inches in depth.
- Design and Construction
- The object is constructed as a combined tabletop radio and clock unit. It features an ivory-colored rectangular cabinet, the front of which is dominated by a vertical speaker grille. The base of the front panel is marked with the brand name 'PHILCO'. Mounted atop the radio housing is a square clock unit, supported by a central gold-toned pedestal. The dial of the clock is finished in black and is marked with Arabic numerals. Gold-toned hands indicate the time, and the dial features decorative lines radiating from the center toward the perimeter.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Radio and clock operation are reported as untested by the source
- Research required: No specific date of manufacture provided beyond the general designation as vintage