Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous Alarm Clock

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Description:

Crackle green/gold finish, gold color luminous paper dial. Starting in 1930, the dial no longer said DeLuxe.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Big Ben DeLuxe

Name on Dial:

Big Ben DeLuxe

Model Listing Name:

Big Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

252 (252)

Westclox Factory Number:

48-B (48B)

Base ID:

A (A)

Base ID (alt. 1):

A-1927 (A1927)

Base ID (alt. 2):

A-29 (A29)

Base ID (alt. 3):

48-A (48A)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben Style 2

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

October 1928

Discontinued:

November 1930

Initial Retail:

$5.00 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Green/gold crackle

Case Material:

Painted metal

Dial Color:

Gold

Dial Material:

Paper

Related Models:

Westclox → Big Ben Alarm Clock → Style 2

See History of the Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Alarm Clock

References

Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7
Research by Richard Tjarks, Jeff Wood, Gary Biolchini, Greg Adams and Bill Stoddard
The Westclox Big Ben and Baby Ben Identification Guide, Richard Tjarks and Bill Stoddard.

Documents Showing the Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous Alarm Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous. Aisenstein-Woronock & Sons, Inc — **Document Date:** February 1929
**Document Title:** Aisenstein-Woronock & Sons, Inc
**Photo Match:** Different dial design
**Model Description:** Big Ben Le Luxe Colored Alarm Clock. Rose, Green or Blue, Crackle Finish. Same as above, with Luminous Dial and Hands.
**3rd Party Stock Number:** 2C-1161
**Retail:** $7.32 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous. Montgomery Ward Spring & Summer 1930 Catalog — **Document Date:** Spring-Summer 1930
**Document Title:** Montgomery Ward Spring & Summer 1930 Catalog
**Photo Match:** Different dial design
**Model Description:** FAMOUS WESTCLOX. Big Ben. Combination steady or repeat alarm. Handy shutoff on top. 4 3/8 inch dial. DeLuxe model with base. In colors, with gilt crackle veins or nickel plate. Height 5 3/4 inches. Gold Color Dial. Luminous Figures and Hands. Green.
**3rd Party Stock Number:** 46 F 1143
**Retail:** $5.00 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous. 1930 Westclox Color Brochure; Western Clock Company; La Salle; Illinois; USA -> 1930s-colors-3 — **Document Date:** 1930
**Document Title:** 1930 Westclox Color Brochure; Western Clock Company; La Salle; Illinois; USA -> 1930s-colors-3
**Photo Match:** Exact Color Photo
**Model Description:** BIG BEN Base Model Height, 5 3/4 inches. Dust-proof case. Non-tipping. Mellow-toned alarm rings on back gong. 32-hour. Large, legible dial, detachable spring barrels. Large, easy winding keys. Steady and repeat alarm. Felt cushioned underneath.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 252
**Wholesale:** $3.13 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous. 1930 Westclox Color Catalog Pages, Helena Hardware Co. -> 348 — **Document Date:** 1930
**Document Title:** 1930 Westclox Color Catalog Pages, Helena Hardware Co. -> 348
**Photo Match:** Color Group photo with this model partly hidden
**Model Description:** BIG BEN. De Luxe Model. Height, 5 3/4 inches, back gong, dust-proof case, 32-hour movement, detachable spring barrels, steady and repeat alarm. Felt cushioned. Furnished in old rose, blue and green. Plain and luminous, both in gold dial.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 252
**Retail:** $5.00 USD

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Page Created: 2012-07-31 Page Modified: 2012-10-04 Model ID: 111