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Clock · Tabletop clock radio

Philco tabletop clock radio

Partially verified

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.

Front view of the Philco tabletop clock radio showing the clock housing atop the cabinet.
Front view of the Philco tabletop clock radio showing the clock housing atop the cabinet. — DejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Clock · Tabletop clock radio
Maker / attribution
Philco
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
316F
Source-reported date
Mid-century
Source-reported place
Not established

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

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “ivory rectangular cabinet, vertical speaker grille and elevated square clock on a gold-toned pedestal.”
  • “Black clock face features Arabic numerals, gold-toned hands and radiating decorative lines.”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Two recessed radio controls sit beneath the clock.”
  • “Approximate measurements: 10" W x 8" H x 6" D.”

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.

Evidence for this section
  • “Scratches, discoloration, surface soiling and metallic tarnish present; clock cover shows wear and clouding.”
  • “Radio and clock operation untested.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific model number or production year of this Philco tabletop radio?
  • Is the clock movement mechanically independent from the radio's electrical power source?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Philco tabletop clock radio
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPhilco“Philco”
ItemTabletop clock radio“Vintage Philco tabletop clock radio”
Cabinet detailsIvory rectangular cabinet with vertical speaker grille“ivory rectangular cabinet, vertical speaker grille”
Clock featuresBlack face with Arabic numerals and gold-toned hands“Black clock face features Arabic numerals, gold-toned hands and radiating decorative lines.”
Dimensions10" W x 8" H x 6" D“Approximate measurements: 10" W x 8" H x 6" D.”
ConditionWear, clouding, and surface soiling present“Scratches, discoloration, surface soiling and metallic tarnish present; clock cover shows wear and clouding.”

Visible details

  • 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

Research qualifications

  • Radio and clock operation are reported as untested by the source
  • No specific date of manufacture provided beyond the general designation as vintage

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

Consulted source

PHILCO MIDCENTURY STARBURST PEDSTL CLOCK RADIO 10"

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record a4c06d87b3

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