Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Ivory Luminous Clock

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Description:

Ivory case introduced later than the black (gunmetal) case.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Big Ben

Name on Dial:

Big Ben Loud Alarm

Model Listing Name:

Big Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

215 (215)

Westclox Factory Number:

48-J (48J)

Base ID:

48 H (48H)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben Style 6

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

June 28, 1954

Discontinued:

April 1956

Initial Retail:

$7.95 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Ivory

Case Material:

Painted Metal

Height:

5.5 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Big Ben Alarm Clock → Style 6

See History of the Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Alarm Clock

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Photocopy from Jim Whitaker, giving the key wind models, p. 11
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7

Documents Showing the Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Ivory Luminous Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Ivory Luminous. Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 4 — **Document Date:** ca. 1954
**Document Title:** Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 4
**Photo Match:** Different case and dial color

Document Date: ca. 1954
Document Title: Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 5
Model Description: BIG BEN LOUD ALARM. World's best known alarm clock. Famous for rugged dependability. Has a deep intermittent "fire alarm" gong for the heaviest sleeper, a reassuring tick that can be heard. Cushioned base. Dust resistant case. 5 1/2 inches high. Black finish, nickel trim or ivory finish, gold-color trim. Plain and luminous dials.

Document Date: September 1, 1954
Document Title: New Models and Highlights, 1954 -> Big Ben Loud Ivory Introduction
Introduction: The world's best-known alarm clock is now in ivory finish, as well as the popular black model. Big Ben Loud Alarm is for the heavy sleeper who wants a booming call. It has a reassuring tick that can be heard; and a deep, intermittent "fire alarm" call. 5 1/2 inches high. Die cast base, cushioned underneath. Dust proof attachments. Ivory finish with gold-colored trim. Large, easy-to-read hands and numerals. Plain or luminous dial.
Westclox Sales Number: 215
Retail: $6.95 USD

Document Date: 1955
Document Title: 1955 Westclox Catalog -> 5
Westclox Sales Number: 215
Retail: $7.95 USD

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