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Big Ben with Roman numerals dated 11-7-19 (November 7, 1919)
on the movement. The case is style 1a, which was introduced in
1918, and the logo with “Westclox” in italics and “BIG
BEN” immediately below is typical of this date.
The back is type 1a.1914.1, which I have seen on clocks made
from May 1918 to February 1920. The patent dates range from October
6, 1902 to February 10, 1914. This back received a very light
stamping at the factory, so the patent dates are very hard to
read (they're at the upper right of the back).
We believe this clock to be all original. The dial looks like
the right paper for an old Westclox dial. There is some extra
glue in the 10:00 area, where the dial has been reglued because
it came loose.
Below are enlarged photos of the dial.
Courtesy of Vince Angell.
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