Posted 11 months ago
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Here is a Vintage Charlie the Tuna Alarm Clock, dated 1969 Star Kist Foods, Inc. The clock is in very good condition and still works (keeps good time and alarm works as it should).
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kerry10456 and AR8Jason,
Thanks for the love.
Great Character Advertising Clock. Just in case you didn't know, These were made by Robertshaw Controls Company Lux Time Division, Lebanon, Tenn. U.S.A.
collector4evr,
Nice clock. I thought I had posted my Charlie the Tuna clock & wristwatch but can't seem to locate it in my postings. I have 2 different styles of the wristwatch. I will post them later when I get a chance.
Thanks for showing yours,
Dave
Kerry10456, thank you for the info.
pw-collector,
Please post it when you find them, I love to see everything.
I actually have one of these. You don't by chance know what they are worth?
mike321 & pw-collector,
Thank you for the LOVE.
Had something really nice to say but forget what it was...Sorry Charlie !
Very cool clock !
Hedgewalker,
Thank you for the funny & the LOVE.
miKKoChristmas11,
Thanks again
undreal,
Thank you for the love