Research by Richard Tjarks, Jeff Wood, Gary Biolchini, Greg Adams and Bill Stoddard
Examples of the Westclox Daisy Enameled Alarm Clock:
Movement Date: ca. 1899 - 1901. Type [3.3.2.3]. No paint, so could be Daisy, Vine or Heraldic enameled alarm. Plate Shape: 3: Cut and Stepped Corner; Balance: 2: Brass 2 arms thick rim; Patent Form: 3: 1885 Circular; Time Click: 3: Traditional click & spring inside BP; Alarm Click: 3: Traditional click & spring inside BP.
Documents Showing the Westclox Daisy Enameled Alarm Clock:
Document Date: 1902 Document Title: 1902 Catalog, The Western Clock Mfg. Company; LaSalle; Illinois; U.S.A. -> 8 Photo Match: Different case color Model Description: Finished in bright colors, in hard, durable enamel, in three patterns, vine, daisy and heraldic. 4-inch dial, nickel plated sunk back, front sash and bell. A very attractive alarm clock. Wholesale: $0.55 USD
Document Date: 1903 Document Title: 1903 Western Clock Mfg. Co. Catalog -> 6 Photo Match: Different case color Model Description: Enameled Alarm. Hard, durable enamel in 3 patterns Vine, Daisy, Heraldic. 4 inch dial Wholesale: $0.57 USD
Document Date: 1904 Document Title: 1904 St. L. C. S. W. Co. Catalog -> 15 Photo Match: Black and White Photo Model Description: DAISY ALARM. Western Clock Co. Every one warranted. 4-inch dial, finished in bright colors on cream tinted ground, in hard durable enamel. Flower Decorations. Nickel plated sunk back, front sash and bell.Sells at sight. A very attractive alarm clock. Retail: $1.18 USD
Document Date: 1907 Document Title: 1907 Western Clock Manufacturing Company Catalog -> 15 Photo Match: Photocopy Model Description: 4-Inch Dial. Shut-off. Enameled Case. One-Day Movements. Self-Centered Wheels. Western Friction-Less Pivots.
Document Date: 1911 Document Title: Young & Co., Catalogue of Clocks, Illustrated & Priced, 1911 -> 72 Photo Match: Black and White Photo Model Description: DAISY. 1-day time and alarm. hard enameled. Non-tarnishable case. 4-oinch dial. (Western.) 3rd Party Stock Number: B5674 Retail: $1.28 USD
Pictures of the Westclox Daisy Enameled Alarm Clock:
"Daisy" pattern painted on the body of the clock case.
Dial is labeled THE WESTERN CLOCK MFG. CO., LA SALLE, ILL., U.S.A.