Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Old Rose Solid Gold Leaf Numeral Alarm Clock

Description:

Old Rose (pink) solid color painted finish, off-white dial with embossed gold leaf numerals. There are variations in the color, and a different model that is called "Orchid."

Model Names:

Model Name:

Baby Ben

Name on Dial:

Baby Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

343 (343)

Westclox Factory Number:

61-B (61B)

Base ID:

2 A (2A)

Old Sales Number:

346 (346)

Base ID (alt. 1):

3 A (3A)

Style:

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

1930

Discontinued:

1932

Initial Retail:

$3.75 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Old Rose

Case Material:

Painted metal

Dial Color:

Off white

Dial Material:

Paper

Dial Numeral Type:

Gold leaf, embossed

Related Models:

Westclox → Baby Ben Alarm Clock → Style 2

History

Closeout price August 13, 1932 $0.95

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.

Documents Showing the Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Old Rose Solid Gold Leaf Numeral Alarm Clock:

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Old Rose Solid Gold Leaf Numeral. 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:** 346
**Wholesale:** $2.43 USD

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Old Rose Solid Gold Leaf Numeral. 1931 Westclox Color Catalog Pages, C. M. McClung & Co. -> 298C — **Document Date:** 1931
**Document Title:** 1931 Westclox Color Catalog Pages, C. M. McClung & Co. -> 298C
**Photo Match:** Color Group photo with this model partly hidden
**Model Description:** BABY BEN–Base Model. Miniature of Big Ben . . . ideal for dressier or travel. 3 1/8 inches high . . . 32 hour. Small clock with light tick and gentle alarm . . . steady or repeat . . . artistic base, felt cushioned . . . embossed numerals. Made in Butler nickel and beautiful pearl-toned finishes in old use, blue, orchid and green . . . plain and luminous. 343 Old Rose, Plain.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 343
**Retail:** $3.50 USD

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Old Rose Solid Gold Leaf Numeral. Caverhill, Lamont & Co., Ltd., Canada, 1932 -> 4 — **Document Date:** April 1, 1932
**Document Title:** Caverhill, Lamont & Co., Ltd., Canada, 1932 -> 4
**Photo Match:** Color Drawing
**Model Description:** BABY BEN–Base Model. Miniature of Big Ben . . . ideal for dresser or travel. 3 1/8 inches high . . . 32 hour. Small clock with light tick and gentle alarm . . . steady or repeat . . . artistic base, felt cushioned . . . embossed numerals. Made in Butler nickel and beautiful pearl-toned finishes in old rose, blue, orchid and green . . . plain and luminous. 343 Old Rose, Plain.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 343

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Page Created: 2012-08-07 Page Modified: 2023-12-17 Model ID: 133