Artco Luminous Folding Travel Alarm Clock, West Germany
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A West German folding alarm made for travel
This Artco Luminous travel alarm clock folds into its own case. Open the lid and the clock stands up on a hinged brass frame, ready to sit on a hotel nightstand. Close it and the clock lies flat inside a padded square box about the size of a coaster.
Artco is the name on the dial, and the satin lining is stamped Aristocrat with a round A logo. Sellers consistently list these as Aristocrat Artco travel alarms, so Artco appears to be the dial name used on Aristocrat-branded clocks. The dial and movement are marked West Germany and Germany.
"West Germany" was used on goods from the Federal Republic between 1949 and 1990. Sellers date these Artco clocks to the 1950s and 1960s, which fits the design: a mechanical wind-up movement, glow-in-the-dark numerals and a leather-look folding case were typical of travel alarms of that era.
Brand pairing and era from eBay listings of Aristocrat Artco travel alarms. Marks and condition from the owner's photos.
A tan folding case with a cream square dial and green glow numerals
The Artco Luminous folding travel alarm clock comes in a square, padded case covered in tan pebble-grain material (a caramel tan with darker mottling) and edged with gold-tone metal bands. Inside, cream satin lines both halves. The clock sits on a gold-tone hinged plate and tilts up when the lid opens. The square cream dial has bold Arabic numerals and hands filled with pale green luminous paint, dots and dashes around the edge, Artco in script above the center, Luminous below, and West Germany in tiny letters at the bottom.
A small tan folding travel alarm clock with Artco on the dial and Aristocrat in the lining is this clock.
- Case: square, padded, tan pebble-grain covering with gold-tone bands where the halves meet.
- Lining: cream satin, with a gold-printed round A logo and Aristocrat in script inside the lid.
- Dial: square cream face with green luminous numerals 1 to 12, minute dashes, and black dots at the hours.
- Hands: gold-tone hour and minute hands with green luminous fill, plus a thin gold alarm hand.
- Printing: Artco in script, Luminous in small capitals, West Germany at the bottom.
- Back: round brass movement cover marked GERMANY, with two wind keys, a time set knob, an alarm set knob and a curved slot, and a STOP lever on the side.
- This copy: spotting and wear on the brass, scuffs and a small split on the lid covering, light stains on the satin lining. Not tested.
Artco Luminous WEST GERMANY GERMANY (movement) STOP Aristocrat (lining)Dial printing, the stamp on the brass movement cover and side, and the gold print in the lid lining.
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Every listing we've found, ranked by delivered price
Listings of the same Aristocrat Artco travel alarm found on eBay and PicClick, checked October 2026, cheapest first.
| Seller | Condition | Price | Shipping | Delivered | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay seller (via PicClick) | Aristocrat Artco Luminous travel alarm, Germany | $10.00 | Not recorded | $10.00plus shipping | Listed Date not shown | View ↗ |
| eBay seller | Artco travel clock, 1960s, Aristocrat, used | $30.00 | $5.99 | $35.99 | Live Seen Oct 2026 | View ↗ |
| eBay seller | Aristocrat Artco Luminous, listed as working | Not recorded | Not recorded | See listing | Listed Date not shown | View ↗ |
| Owner's copy | Used. Spotting on the brass, scuffs and a small split on the lid covering, light lining stains. Not tested. | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not for sale yet |
About the Artco travel alarm clock
How old is the Artco travel alarm clock?
Most likely 1950s to 1960s. It is marked West Germany, which dates it between 1949 and 1990, and sellers date these Artco clocks to the 1950s and 1960s.
Who made it?
The dial says Artco and the lining says Aristocrat. It was made in West Germany and sold under the Aristocrat name.
Do the numbers glow?
The dial says Luminous, and the numerals and hands are filled with glow paint. Old luminous paint often no longer glows brightly.
How do you wind and set it?
Use the ring keys on the back to wind the time and alarm springs, the knobs to set the time and alarm, and the STOP lever on the side to silence it.
What is it worth?
Listings run about $10 to $30 plus shipping. Working clocks in clean cases bring the most.