1960s German Mechanical Travel Alarm Clock with Box and Instructions

$98.00
A compact 1960s Linden mechanical travel alarm clock in its original folding case, complete with green branded box and printed instruction sheet. The white dial with gold numerals, luminous dots, and matching gold hands gives it that clean mid-century hotel-nightstand vibe, while the strong mechanical alarm is absolutely awake-or-else loud.

This piece is wind-up, fully mechanical, marked Germany at 6 o’clock, and comes with its original printed instruction sheet from Linden Division, Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co., New York, along with the green Linden travel alarm clock box. It ticks, keeps time, and the alarm rings properly. The only real compromise is cosmetic: some brassing along the lower bezel and a hinge that doesn’t quite let the case close fully flush (there’s a visible gap when shut), but it still opens, closes, and protects the clock for display or gentle travel.

📚 Historical Context

Linden was a house brand used by Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co. of New York beginning in the mid-20th century, importing German, then later Korean and Japanese-made clocks for the American market.

Mechanical folding travel alarms like this one were especially popular from the 1950s through the 1970s—designed to tuck into a suitcase or overnight bag and pop open on a hotel nightstand. The combination of a German-made movement with U.S. branding and paperwork captures that era when European clockmakers were still supplying robust mechanical movements even as quartz was just starting to appear.

This model, with its rectangular gold-tone bezel, luminous dots, and black leatherette clamshell case, fits right into the mid-century travel aesthetic: compact, practical, and just a little bit glamorous.

✨ Condition Notes

Running & tested: Clock winds, ticks, and kept time during multi-hour test.

Alarm working: Mechanical alarm winds and rings strongly and consistently.

Case & hinge: Black leatherette case is intact with light wear; hinge operates smoothly but the case does not close fully flush—there is a noticeable gap when shut. It still latches enough for normal handling but is not a “mint” closure.

Bezel & metal: Gold-tone bezel shows visible brassing and finish loss along the lower edge and scattered light marks elsewhere—age-appropriate patina, especially along the front lip.

Dial & crystal: White dial is clean; numerals and minute track are crisp. Luminous dots and hands show typical vintage aging. Crystal is clear with minor surface marks only.

Paperwork & box: Includes original green Linden travel alarm clock box with edge wear, scuffs, and spots, plus the yellow printed instruction sheet (#498) from Linden Division, Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co., New York.

Overall, this is a fully functional vintage mechanical travel alarm with honest cosmetic wear—ideal for collectors who value working condition and original packaging over perfection.

📏 Measurements

Approximate clock and case (closed):

Height: ~3 in (7.5 cm)

Width: ~3 in (7.5 cm)

Depth: ~1.5 in (4 cm)

Box (for reference): roughly square, slightly larger than the case.

Weight of clock before packing: 2 lb (seller provided).

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.
A compact 1960s Linden mechanical travel alarm clock in its original folding case, complete with green branded box and printed instruction sheet. The white dial with gold numerals, luminous dots, and matching gold hands gives it that clean mid-century hotel-nightstand vibe, while the strong mechanical alarm is absolutely awake-or-else loud.

This piece is wind-up, fully mechanical, marked Germany at 6 o’clock, and comes with its original printed instruction sheet from Linden Division, Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co., New York, along with the green Linden travel alarm clock box. It ticks, keeps time, and the alarm rings properly. The only real compromise is cosmetic: some brassing along the lower bezel and a hinge that doesn’t quite let the case close fully flush (there’s a visible gap when shut), but it still opens, closes, and protects the clock for display or gentle travel.

📚 Historical Context

Linden was a house brand used by Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co. of New York beginning in the mid-20th century, importing German, then later Korean and Japanese-made clocks for the American market.

Mechanical folding travel alarms like this one were especially popular from the 1950s through the 1970s—designed to tuck into a suitcase or overnight bag and pop open on a hotel nightstand. The combination of a German-made movement with U.S. branding and paperwork captures that era when European clockmakers were still supplying robust mechanical movements even as quartz was just starting to appear.

This model, with its rectangular gold-tone bezel, luminous dots, and black leatherette clamshell case, fits right into the mid-century travel aesthetic: compact, practical, and just a little bit glamorous.

✨ Condition Notes

Running & tested: Clock winds, ticks, and kept time during multi-hour test.

Alarm working: Mechanical alarm winds and rings strongly and consistently.

Case & hinge: Black leatherette case is intact with light wear; hinge operates smoothly but the case does not close fully flush—there is a noticeable gap when shut. It still latches enough for normal handling but is not a “mint” closure.

Bezel & metal: Gold-tone bezel shows visible brassing and finish loss along the lower edge and scattered light marks elsewhere—age-appropriate patina, especially along the front lip.

Dial & crystal: White dial is clean; numerals and minute track are crisp. Luminous dots and hands show typical vintage aging. Crystal is clear with minor surface marks only.

Paperwork & box: Includes original green Linden travel alarm clock box with edge wear, scuffs, and spots, plus the yellow printed instruction sheet (#498) from Linden Division, Cuckoo Clock Mfg. Co., New York.

Overall, this is a fully functional vintage mechanical travel alarm with honest cosmetic wear—ideal for collectors who value working condition and original packaging over perfection.

📏 Measurements

Approximate clock and case (closed):

Height: ~3 in (7.5 cm)

Width: ~3 in (7.5 cm)

Depth: ~1.5 in (4 cm)

Box (for reference): roughly square, slightly larger than the case.

Weight of clock before packing: 2 lb (seller provided).

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.