Porcelain case with maroon shading and 2 inch movement. Model number changed to 8773 in the 1904 catalog. Note: these cases were hand painted and the colors and patterns will vary.
Model Name:
Porcelain Maroon
Model Numbers:
Westclox Sales Number:
8759 (8759)
Westclox Sales Number - Alternate:
8773 (8773)
Motive Power:
Spring
Model Type:
Clock
Company:
Westclox
Usage Locations:
Shelf
Functions:
Time
Specifications:
Case Color:
Maroon shaded
Case Material:
Porcelain
Dial Color:
Ivory
Height:
5 1/4 inches
Dial Nominal Diameter:
2 inches
Dial Numeral Type:
Arabic
References
Research by Greg Adams
Documents Showing the Westclox Porcelain With Ears Maroon Shelf Clock:
Document Date: 1902 Document Title: 1902 Catalog, The Western Clock Mfg. Company; LaSalle; Illinois; U.S.A. -> 25 Photo Match: Black and White Photo Model Description: Porcelain Clocks, imported cases. Maroon shading. Height, 5 1/4 inches. 30-hour movements; 2-inch ivory finish dial; gilt center; bevel plate glass. Westclox Sales Number: 8759 Wholesale: $0.80 USD
Document Date: 1903 Document Title: 1903 Western Clock Mfg. Co. Catalog -> 21 Photo Match: Black and White Photo Model Description: Porcelain No. 8759. (Bonn Case, Germany). Maroon Shading; Height, 5 1/4 inches; 2 inch ivory finish dial; bevel plate glass. Westclox Sales Number: 8759 Wholesale: $0.80 USD
Document Date: 1904 Document Title: 1904 St. L. C. S. W. Co. Catalog -> 9 Photo Match: Black and white drawing Model Description: NO. 8773. Imported Porcelain Case. Maroon Shading. Height, 5 1/2 inches. Dial, 2 inches. 3rd Party Stock Number: 8773 Retail: $1.80 USD
Document Date: 1904 Document Title: 1904 Western Clock Mfg. Co. Catalog (missing pp. 21 - 24); La Salle; Illinois -> 35 Photo Match: Black and White Photo Model Description: PORCELAIN No. 8773 (Bonn Case, Germany.) Maroon shading. Height 5 1/4inches. 2-inch ivory finish dial. Bevel plate glass. Gilt center. (may be an error in the model number printed) Westclox Sales Number: 8773 Wholesale: $0.85 USD
