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Crosley Vintage Avocado Twin Dial Clock Radio

Partially verified

This tabletop clock radio is housed in an avocado-colored, ivory-toned molded cabinet featuring twin circular displays. The design includes perforated metal grille panels and metallic trim. The left circular display contains an integrated clock, while the right display features a broadcast tuning scale complete with a gold-tone pointer. Two circular control knobs are positioned on the lower front section. A label located on the rear of the unit identifies the manufacturer as the Crosley Radio and Television Division of AVCO-Canada, based in Toronto, and lists the serial number as 195937. The object is presently in an untested condition regarding its clock and radio functions. The exterior cabinet displays signs of wear, including spotting, discoloration, and scratches, while the metallic trim shows signs of tarnish. Additionally, the rear cover exhibits cracks and edge losses.

Front view of the Crosley tabletop clock radio showing dual dials, control knobs, and metallic trim.
Front view of the Crosley tabletop clock radio showing dual dials, control knobs, and metallic trim. — Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Clock · Tabletop clock radio
Maker / attribution
Crosley Radio and Television Division, AVCO-Canada
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
432F
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
Canada
Source-reported serial
195937

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Cabinet and Design

The object is a tabletop clock radio featuring an avocado-hued molded cabinet. The design is characterized by a dual-display configuration, with two circular housings set into the front panel. These housings are integrated with perforated metal grille panels and adorned with metallic trim.

The control interface consists of two circular knobs mounted on the lower portion of the front cabinet face. The brand name 'Crosley' is prominently displayed in the center of the lower front housing, positioned between the two control knobs.

Evidence for this section
  • “Vintage Crosley tabletop clock radio with ivory-colored molded cabinet, twin circular displays, perforated metal grille panels and metallic trim.”

Displays and Functionality

The twin circular displays serve distinct functions. The left-hand dial is dedicated to the clock, providing timekeeping capabilities within the unit. The right-hand dial serves as the interface for the radio, featuring a broadcast tuning scale.

The radio display is equipped with a gold-tone pointer, allowing for the manual selection of broadcast frequencies. Both the clock and radio mechanisms are reported as untested, and their operational status is unknown.

Evidence for this section
  • “Left display incorporates a clock; right display has broadcast tuning scale and gold-tone pointer.”
  • “Clock and radio operation untested.”

Identification and Condition

Manufacturer information is provided by a label located on the rear of the clock radio, identifying the object as a product of the Crosley Radio and Television Division, AVCO-Canada, based in Toronto. This label also includes the serial number 195937.

Regarding the physical state of the unit, the auction description reports various signs of age and handling. The cabinet exhibits pronounced spotting, discoloration, and scratches. The metallic trim shows tarnish, and the rear cover of the radio has sustained cracks and edge losses.

Evidence for this section
  • “Rear label identifies Crosley Radio and Television Division, AVCO-Canada, Toronto, serial No. 195937.”
  • “Cabinet shows pronounced spotting, discoloration and scratches; trim has tarnish and rear cover has cracks and edge losses.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific model designation for this twin dial clock radio?
  • What is the approximate production date range for AVCO-Canada Crosley models?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Crosley Vintage Avocado Twin Dial Clock Radio
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCrosley Radio and Television Division, AVCO-Canada“Rear label identifies Crosley Radio and Television Division, AVCO-Canada”
Location of ManufactureToronto, Canada“Toronto”
Serial Number195937“serial No. 195937”
Cabinet MaterialMolded ivory-colored material“ivory-colored molded cabinet”
Rear DamageCracks and edge losses“rear cover has cracks and edge losses”

Visible details

  • Twin circular dials with central clock and tuning functions
  • Molded avocado-toned cabinet with metallic trim
  • Crosley branding on the lower front face
  • Serial number 195937 indicated on rear label

Research qualifications

  • Clock and radio operation remain untested
  • Physical condition includes cabinet spotting and rear cover losses

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

CROSLEY VINTAGE AVOCADO TWIN DIAL CLOCK RADIO

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 4219dd6dbc

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