Westclox Eight Day Alarm Clock

Description:

Two open mainsprings (without barrels) run the time train, there are winding squares on back for a separate key (instead of screw-on keys). The alarm has a regular mainspring barrel and screw-on key.

Model Name:

Eight Day

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

1894

Discontinued:

1899

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Nickel

Case Material:

Metal

Dial Color:

White

Dial Material:

Paper

Dial Nominal Diameter:

5 inches

Variations:

Four Inch Movement -> Balance

References

Thanks to John Darrow for the photos of his example of this clock.
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7
Research by Richard Tjarks, Jeff Wood, Gary Biolchini, Greg Adams and Bill Stoddard

Examples of the Westclox Eight Day Alarm Clock:

Westclox Eight Day. The movement illustrated is not the one in the clock, but is the same type. The case has no patent date. At the top of the dial is "Patent appl. for.", it looks hand lettered. — The movement illustrated is not the one in the clock, but is the same type. The case has no patent date. At the top of the dial is "Pat ... **Balance:** 1b: Lead rim with notched balance staff.

Pictures of the Westclox Eight Day Alarm Clock:

Westclox Eight Day. Photo courtesy of John Darrow. — Photo courtesy of John Darrow.

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