Westclox La Reine Lookout Style 1 Nickel Alarm Clock
Description: 3 inch dial in 4 inch case, nickel plated brass seamless cases with legs.
Variations:
Four Inch Movement → Balance Four Inch Movement → Patent Form Four Inch Movement → Plate Shape Windup Clock → Alarm Click Windup Clock → Time Click History First named "La Reine", renamed "The Lookout" on February 1, 1912. The name was simplified to "Lookout" by 1914. The name "El Vigia" is also found on dials, possibly for Spanish speaking countries.
References
Examples of the Westclox La Reine Lookout Style 1 Nickel Alarm Clock :
Movement Date: ca. 1902. Type [3.3.3.3] Plate Shape: 3: Cut and Stepped Corner; Balance: 3: Brass 3 arms; 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 La Reine Lookout Style 1 Nickel Alarm Clock :
Document Date: 1901Document Title: Western Clock Mfg. Co. 1901 Catalog -> 9 Photo Match: Black and white drawing Model Description: 3-inch dial. 4-in seamless brass case. Sunk polished brass back. Alarm dial in rear. A very attractive alarm to meet the demand for a low-price clock of a different shape from the regular 4 inch size.
Document Date: 1903Document Title: 1903 Western Clock Mfg. Co. Catalog -> 8 Photo Match: Black and White Photo Model Description: La Reine Alarm. Seamless 4 inch brass case; 3 inch dial. Movement removable from the back. Brass nickel-plated. Wholesale: $0.60 USD
Document Date: 1904Document Title: 1904 St. L. C. S. W. Co. Catalog -> 12 Photo Match: Black and White Photo Model Description: La Reine Alarm,1 day time, alarm, 4-inch seamless nickel case, 3-inch dial.
In case lots of 50 we make a special reduction of 5 cents list on each clock; printing name on dials, 50 cents net additional. Western Clock Co. Retail: $1.25 USD
This item is shown for the historical record, it is not for sale.