Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Blue Crackle Non Luminous Alarm Clock

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Description:

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

Model Names:

Model Name:

Baby Ben DeLuxe

Name on Dial:

Baby Ben DeLuxe

Model Listing Name:

Baby Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

341 (341)

Westclox Factory Number:

61-B (61B)

Base ID:

61-A (61A)

Base ID (alt. 1):

1 A (1A)

Base ID (alt. 2):

2 A (2A)

Base ID (alt. 3):

3 A (3A)

Base ID (alt. 4):

4 A (4A)

Style:

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

1928

Discontinued:

1930

Initial Retail:

$3.75 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Blue/gold crackle

Case Material:

Painted metal

Dial Color:

Gold

Dial Material:

Paper

Related Models:

Westclox → Baby Ben Alarm Clock → Style 2

Variations:

Baby Ben Style 2 → Back Type
Baby Ben Style 2 → Base
Baby Ben Style 2 → Base Bottom Color
Baby Ben Style 2 → Base Cavity Number
Baby Ben Style 2 → Cast Base Metal Condition
Baby Ben Style 2 → Inner Shell Type
Baby Ben Style 2 → Movement Type
Baby Ben Style 2 → Number of Base Corners Gone
Baby Ben Style 2 → RD 1927
Ben Style 2 → "De Luxe" or not

History

Early examples (May and June 1928) have white paper dial and white alarm strips (steady-repeat and alarm on - off) instead of gold.

See History of the Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Alarm Clock

See History of the Westclox Baby Ben Alarm Clock Style Series

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Photocopy from Jim Whitaker, giving the key wind models. p. 13
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.

Examples of the Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Blue Crackle Non Luminous Alarm Clock:

Documents Showing the Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Blue Crackle Non Luminous Alarm Clock:

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Blue Crackle Non Luminous. 1928 Westclox Color Pages, Frankfurth Hardware Co. -> 1458C — **Document Date:** 1928
**Document Title:** 1928 Westclox Color Pages, Frankfurth Hardware Co. -> 1458C
**Photo Match:** Exact Color Photo
**Introduction:** Baby Ben De Luxe Color Assortment. BABY Ben De Luxe, the smallest and daintiest Westclox alarm, now combines this new color charm with dependable timekeeping. There are three Baby Ben Le Luxe in the assortment—all distinctive—every one created by designers who thoroughly understand perfect harmony and artistry. The colors are all popular—old rose, blue and green. A network of fine gold lines gives a two-tone effect and lends a very delicate and pleasing shade. The special display stand below is included with each assortment. Prices are the same as the regular nickel models.

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Blue Crackle Non Luminous. Aisenstein-Woronock & Sons, Inc — **Document Date:** February 1929
**Document Title:** Aisenstein-Woronock & Sons, Inc
**Photo Match:** Black and white drawing
**Model Description:** Baby Ben Le Luxe Colored Alarm Clock. Rose, Green or Blue Crackle Finish.
**3rd Party Stock Number:** 2C-1132
**Retail:** $5.50 USD

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Blue Crackle Non Luminous. Montgomery Ward Spring & Summer 1930 Catalog — **Document Date:** Spring-Summer 1930
**Document Title:** Montgomery Ward Spring & Summer 1930 Catalog
**Photo Match:** Photocopy
**Model Description:** FAMOUS WESTCLOX. Baby Ben. Steady or repeat alarm with shutoff on top. Dial 2 3/8 inches diameter. We Pay Postage. DeLuxe Model with Base. In colors or nickel plate. Height 3 1/8 inches. Gold Color dial. Plain Figures and Hands. Blue.
**3rd Party Stock Number:** 46 F 1054
**Retail:** $3.75 USD

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Blue Crackle Non 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:** Different dial color
**Model Description:** BABY BEN–Base Model A miniature of Big Ben . . . ideal for dresser or travel. 3 1/8 inches high. 32-hour movement. Gentle alarm, either steady or intermittent. Built on artistic base. Stands firm and solid. Felt cushioned underneath.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 341
**Wholesale:** $2.43 USD

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Blue Crackle Non 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:** BABY BEN. De Luxe Model. 3 1/8 inches high, 32-hour movement with unusually light tick. Gentle Alarm, either steady or intermittent. Stands firm and solid–felt cushioned underneath. Made in old rose, blue and green. Plain and luminous, both in gold dial.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 341
**Retail:** $3.75 USD

Pictures of the Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Blue Crackle Non Luminous Alarm Clock:

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Blue Crackle Non Luminous. Baby Ben style 2 — Baby Ben style 2

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