Yellow Seth Thomas Colorette Travel Alarm Clock

$128.00
A sunny 1960s Seth Thomas “Colorette” travel alarm clock in a bright yellow clamshell case with gold-tone trim, yellow dial, Roman numerals, luminous details, and a wonderfully compact fold-open design. It has that perfect mid-century “small but dramatic” look, like a pocket-sized piece of sunshine that also happens to tell time.

This clock is a mechanical wind-up alarm clock and comes with its original Seth Thomas box, instruction/guarantee paper, and the original handwritten card given to the first recipient. The card appears to have been for a graduation, which adds a sweet bit of personal history to the set.

📚 Historical Context

By the 1960s, Seth Thomas was no longer just making tall case clocks and parlor pieces for American homes. Under General Time Corporation, the brand was turning out smaller, more portable clocks for a changing world, the kind of world where people traveled more, packed lighter, and still expected a proper alarm to wake them up on time.

This Colorette model fits right into that era. It has a German-made mechanical movement tucked inside a bright modern case, with a dial and trim that make no attempt to blend politely into the background. It is practical, portable, and just flashy enough to remind you that even a travel alarm clock could have a little showmanship.

The original box and paperwork help complete the story, but the handwritten card is the extra little time capsule. Somewhere along the way, this clock was given as a thoughtful graduation keepsake, sent off with “best wishes and special thoughts,” and then somehow survived with its box, papers, and personality intact.

✨ Condition Notes

- Clock is tested and working.
- Mechanical wind-up movement ticks and keeps time.
- Alarm has been tested and works.
- Yellow clamshell case presents very well with bright color and glossy finish.
- Gold-tone trim shows light vintage surface wear, small marks, and age-appropriate patina.
- Dial is bright and readable with Roman numerals and luminous detail.
- Interior plastic/lens panels show light age wear and surface marks.
- Original Seth Thomas box is included and shows visible wear, edge rubbing, scuffs, and age-related paper loss.
- Original instruction/guarantee paper is included.
- Original handwritten card to the first recipient is included, adding a charming provenance detail.

📏 Measurements (approximate)

Height when open: ~3.25 in
Width: ~3.25 in
Depth when closed: ~1.25–1.5 in
Dial diameter: ~2.25 in

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.
A sunny 1960s Seth Thomas “Colorette” travel alarm clock in a bright yellow clamshell case with gold-tone trim, yellow dial, Roman numerals, luminous details, and a wonderfully compact fold-open design. It has that perfect mid-century “small but dramatic” look, like a pocket-sized piece of sunshine that also happens to tell time.

This clock is a mechanical wind-up alarm clock and comes with its original Seth Thomas box, instruction/guarantee paper, and the original handwritten card given to the first recipient. The card appears to have been for a graduation, which adds a sweet bit of personal history to the set.

📚 Historical Context

By the 1960s, Seth Thomas was no longer just making tall case clocks and parlor pieces for American homes. Under General Time Corporation, the brand was turning out smaller, more portable clocks for a changing world, the kind of world where people traveled more, packed lighter, and still expected a proper alarm to wake them up on time.

This Colorette model fits right into that era. It has a German-made mechanical movement tucked inside a bright modern case, with a dial and trim that make no attempt to blend politely into the background. It is practical, portable, and just flashy enough to remind you that even a travel alarm clock could have a little showmanship.

The original box and paperwork help complete the story, but the handwritten card is the extra little time capsule. Somewhere along the way, this clock was given as a thoughtful graduation keepsake, sent off with “best wishes and special thoughts,” and then somehow survived with its box, papers, and personality intact.

✨ Condition Notes

- Clock is tested and working.
- Mechanical wind-up movement ticks and keeps time.
- Alarm has been tested and works.
- Yellow clamshell case presents very well with bright color and glossy finish.
- Gold-tone trim shows light vintage surface wear, small marks, and age-appropriate patina.
- Dial is bright and readable with Roman numerals and luminous detail.
- Interior plastic/lens panels show light age wear and surface marks.
- Original Seth Thomas box is included and shows visible wear, edge rubbing, scuffs, and age-related paper loss.
- Original instruction/guarantee paper is included.
- Original handwritten card to the first recipient is included, adding a charming provenance detail.

📏 Measurements (approximate)

Height when open: ~3.25 in
Width: ~3.25 in
Depth when closed: ~1.25–1.5 in
Dial diameter: ~2.25 in

📦 Packaging

Clock will be professionally padded and boxed with care.