Westclox Big Ben Style 4a Loud Alarm Black Nickel Trim Luminous Clock

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Description:

Big Ben Style 4a Loud alarm in black (gunmetal) case.

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:

211 (211)

Westclox Factory Number:

48-D (48D)

Base ID:

48-D (48D)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben Style 4

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

March 1, 1935

Discontinued:

April 27, 1939

Initial Retail:

$3.45 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Black (gunmetal)

Case Material:

Painted metal

Dial Color:

Black

Width:

5.25 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Big Ben Alarm Clock → Style 4

History

Has hanger on back.Has hanger on back. According to Westclox data, this model was authorized 12-34, first production 10-7-35, and last production 4-27-39. We have seen examples dated as early as April 1935.

See History of the Westclox Big Ben Style 4 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
The Westclox Big Ben and Baby Ben Identification Guide, Richard Tjarks and Bill Stoddard.

Documents Showing the Westclox Big Ben Style 4a Loud Alarm Black Nickel Trim Luminous Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 4a Loud Alarm Black Nickel Trim Luminous. 1935 Westclox Catalog -> 3 — **Document Date:** 1935
**Document Title:** 1935 Westclox Catalog -> 3
**Photo Match:** Different dial color
**Model Description:** BIG BEN Loud alarm. The heavy sleeper's friend . . . sturdy old Big Ben . . . 5 1/4 inches high . . . with the same timekeeping qualities . . . the same ruggedness that made him famous for 25 years . . . but restyled to meet today's requirements. You are assured of that reliable, deep toned intermittent alarm, that same reliable dust-proof movement, the same large, easy winding keys . . . and there's that old familiar feeling of bigness and strength about him. He's built on a substantial base but there's also a convenient hanger which swings down out of sight when not in use. Retails $2.95, luminous dial a dollar more. Luminous Dial No. 211.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 211
**Retail:** $3.95 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 4a Loud Alarm Black Nickel Trim Luminous. Montgomery Ward Fall & Winter 1935 - 36 Catalog -> 492 — **Document Date:** Fall & Winter 1935 - 1936
**Document Title:** Montgomery Ward Fall & Winter 1935 - 36 Catalog -> 492
**Photo Match:** B & W Group photo with this model partly hidden
**Retail:** $3.95 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 4a Loud Alarm Black Nickel Trim Luminous. Westclox, Canada 1936 Catalog -> 2 — **Document Date:** 1936
**Document Title:** Westclox, Canada 1936 Catalog -> 2
**Photo Match:** Different dial color
**Model Description:** BIG BEN Loud Alarm. A clock for the extra heavy sleeper–his extra loud alarm wakes you with a bang–a worthy successor to the original Big Ben leg model. Restyled and improved. The same intermittent alarm, the same reliable dust-proof movement, the same large, easy winding keys that characterized the former leg model . . . and there's that old familiar feeling of bigness and strength about him. Although built on a base, there's a convenient hanger on the back which swings down out of sight when not in use. Guaranteed for one year. Luminous Dial $4.75.
**Retail:** $4.75 CAD

Westclox Big Ben Style 4a Loud Alarm Black Nickel Trim Luminous. Michigan Hardware 1938 -> 668 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Michigan Hardware 1938 -> 668
**Photo Match:** Different dial color
**Retail:** $3.75 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 4a Loud Alarm Black Nickel Trim Luminous. Westclox 1938 Canada Catalog -> 4 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Westclox 1938 Canada Catalog -> 4
**Photo Match:** Different dial color

Westclox Big Ben Style 4a Loud Alarm Black Nickel Trim Luminous. Sears Spring-Summer 1939 Catalog — **Document Date:** Spring-Summer 1939
**Document Title:** Sears Spring-Summer 1939 Catalog
**Photo Match:** Color Group photo with this model partly hidden
**Model Description:** Westclox ALARMS. "Big Ben" Loud Alarm. Loud, rousing, intermittent alarm assures positive awakening–the alarm rings and stops until shut off. Smartly designed black enamel, dustproof case is 5 1/4 in. high with nickel plated trimming. Can be hung up or stood up. One-day movement. Postpaid. Luminous Dial 4 L 8538 $3.75.
**3rd Party Stock Number:** 4 L 8538
**Retail:** $3.75 USD

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Page Created: 2012-02-19 Page Modified: 2023-12-17 Model ID: 35