Preliminary identification
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Overview
A classic example of late-millennium consumer electronics, this GE dual alarm clock radio features a sleek, 'bio-morphic' curved plastic chassis typical of the Y2K era. It combines a digital LED display with an analog-style radio tuner, representing the final bridge between tactile 20th-century tech and the digital age.
Story
Before smartphones, these bedside sentinels were the heartbeat of the American morning. GE dominated the domestic market for decades, perfecting the 'dual alarm' so couples could wake at different times without resetting the clock.
Maker / Origin
General Electric, founded in part by Thomas Edison in 1892, was once the most valuable company in the world. Their consumer electronics division defined the mid-century and late-century American home, prioritizing durability and user-friendly interfaces for the everyday family.
Condition & Value
The exterior plastic appears well-preserved with minimal scuffing. The screen face shows some light surface scratches consistent with age. Functional status of the radio tuner and alarm buzzer is the primary value driver. Value is driven by nostalgia and the 'Y2K' aesthetic trend.
Full Research
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.