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Identity & maker
Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case by Phinney-Walker, identified from the supplied photographs and catalogue evidence.
Curio Gallery
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01 / 09Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case — photograph
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
This portable travel alarm clock by Phinney-Walker features a square gold-tone case housed in a textured brown protective folding box lined with orange fabric. The white dial displays stylized gold numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9, along with clear baton markers and alarm indicators. Designed for portability, the clock folds compactly into its case when not in use.
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Documented construction
Textured brown faux leather / metal; visible finish and hardware are recorded without adding unseen components.
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Key specification
United States period specification
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Design language
Distinctive proportions, controls, markings, and surface details visible on this individual Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case.
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Collector context
Phinney-Walker production places this piece within the documented history of Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case.
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Photographic record
The included image set for Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case is the reference for identity, completeness, and condition; details not shown are not assumed.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Phinney-Walker
Origin
United States
Year
1950
Department
timepieces
Packed shipment
1.5 kg · 30 × 24 × 18 cm
Brand
Phinney-Walker
Type
Travel Alarm Clock
Case Style
Folding Square Box
Case Material
Textured brown faux leather / metal
Dial Color
Off-white with gold accents
Movement
Not visible in photographs
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case — photograph
Detail № 02 · Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case — photograph
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Chapter 01 · Provenance
Phinney-Walker: a tangible chapter of the analog era.
Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case carries the material language of United States manufacturing around 1950: purposeful controls, repairable construction, and a design made for use rather than disposal. Its surviving details connect today's collector with the hands that made and used it.
Chapter 02 · Why it matters
A one-of-one object, not a stock photograph.
Every mark and fitting shown belongs to this individual Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case. Its documented details give collectors a precise, honest connection to the people and practices that shaped Phinney-Walker. The photographic record keeps that connection specific, personal, and grounded in the evidence presented.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1950
Manufacture
Produced by Phinney-Walker in United States; the photographed Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case retains its period design language.
1954
Field use
Used in timepieces work during the working life of Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case, with the controls and surfaces shown in the supplied photographs.
1970
Collection history
Preserved after active service, this Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case became a reference point for collectors studying Phinney-Walker workmanship.
2026
Curio acquisition
Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case was photographed, condition-reviewed, and catalogued for a documented Curio Gallery acquisition.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The exterior case shows light surface wear and dust consistent with age. The interior fabric lining exhibits minor discoloration, while the clock face and hands remain clear and well-preserved.
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InspectedVisible surfaces
The exterior case shows light surface wear and dust consistent with age. The interior fabric lining exhibits minor discoloration, while the clock face and hands remain clear and well-preserved.
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InspectedCompleteness
Only components visible in the photographs of this Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case are included; unseen accessories are not assumed.
✓
InspectedOptics / mechanism
Operational performance for this individual Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case is not claimed unless demonstrated in the photographs or separately tested.
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InspectedConservation note
Age, patina, wear, and any missing elements shown in the Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case images should be considered part of its condition.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Phinney-Walker Travel Alarm Clock in Brown Case