Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Black Plain Clock

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Description:

Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm in black (gunmetal) case. Non-luminous dial.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Big Ben Loud Alarm

Name on Dial:

Big Ben Loud Alarm

Model Listing Name:

Big Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

201 (201)

Westclox Factory Number:

48-H (48H)

Base ID:

48 H (48H)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben Style 6

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

March 1949

Discontinued:

April 1956

Initial Retail:

$5.45 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Black (gunmetal)

Case Material:

Painted Metal

Height:

5.5 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Big Ben Alarm Clock → Style 6

Variations:

Ben Style 6 → Back Type
Big Ben Style 6 → Base
Big Ben Style 6 → Base Cavity Number
Big Ben Style 6 Chime → Movement Material
Big Ben Style 6 Loud → Dial

History

Several variations in type face of dial names.

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. 10
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7
The Westclox Big Ben and Baby Ben Identification Guide, Richard Tjarks and Bill Stoddard.

Examples of the Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Black Plain Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Black Plain. Last example with Back 1 — **Movement Date:** 6 49. Last example with Back 1 **Dial:** 1 (Small Westclox, Small Loud Alarm); **Back Type:** 1; **Base:** 1; **Base Cavity Number:** 2 A; **Movement Material:** Nickel Plated.

Documents Showing the Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Black Plain Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Black Plain. Westclox Canada ca. 1950 Catalog -> 1 — **Document Date:** ca. 1950
**Document Title:** Westclox Canada ca. 1950 Catalog -> 1
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Black Plain. 1953 John Plain Book (Catalog) of Gifts and Homewares. John Plain & Co., Chicago, IL -> 74 — **Document Date:** 1953
**Document Title:** 1953 John Plain Book (Catalog) of Gifts and Homewares. John Plain & Co., Chicago, IL -> 74
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Retail:** $5.55 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Black Plain. Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 4 — **Document Date:** ca. 1954
**Document Title:** Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 4
**Photo Match:** Exact Color Photo

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.

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Black Plain. New Models and Highlights, 1954 -> Spring Driven Alarm — **Document Date:** September 1, 1954
**Document Title:** New Models and Highlights, 1954 -> Spring Driven Alarm
**Photo Match:** Exact Color Photo
**Westclox Sales Number:** 201
**Retail:** $5.95 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Black Plain. 1955 Westclox Catalog -> 4 — **Document Date:** 1955
**Document Title:** 1955 Westclox Catalog -> 4
**Photo Match:** Exact Color Photo
**Westclox Sales Number:** 201
**Retail:** $6.95 USD

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Page Created: 2012-01-27 Page Modified: 2023-12-17 Model ID: 2