Westclox Ben Bolt Black Luminous Alarm Clock

Description:

Ben Bolt electric alarm clock in black case with nickel, brass or painted trim. Luminous dial has black numeral band on off-white. Rectangular metal case. Manual starting motor.

Model Name:

Ben Bolt

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

835 (835)

Back ID:

S2-D (S2D)

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

August 1933

Discontinued:

December 1938

Initial Retail:

$3.45 (USD)

Motive Power:

A/C (electric mains powered)

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Black

Case Material:

Painted metal

Case Trim Color:

Nickel, Brass or black

Dial Color:

Black band on off-white

Dial Material:

Paper

Height:

4 inches

Dial Illumination:

Luminous

Variations:

Ben Bolt → Alarm Dial
Ben Bolt → UL Logo
Ben Bolt & Siesta → Feet
Ben Bolt & Siesta → Screw Spacing on Bottom

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Bill Stoddard's Brief Summary, p. 5
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7
Westclox: Electric, Jim Linz, Schiffer Publishing, 2003.

Examples of the Westclox Ben Bolt Black Luminous Alarm Clock:

Westclox Ben Bolt Black Luminous. Brass ball feet. Feet and trim painted same color as case. — **Movement Date:** 9-33. Brass ball feet. Feet and trim painted same color as case. **Screw Spacing on Bottom:** Wide; **Feet:** Ball; **UL Logo:** Small; **Alarm Dial:** Metal.

Documents Showing the Westclox Ben Bolt Black Luminous Alarm Clock:

Westclox Ben Bolt Black Luminous. 1935 Westclox Catalog -> 8 — **Document Date:** 1935
**Document Title:** 1935 Westclox Catalog -> 8
**Photo Match:** Different dial design
**Model Description:** BEN BOLT. Electric Alarm. A thin model Westclox electric alarm, dignified and simple–a beautiful clock. Modernistic dial, non-breakable convex crystal. Manual starting motor, forward motion only . . . operates very economically. Steady bell alarm. Unique alarm indicator on back of clock. Approved cord. 4 inches high. Ben Bolt's fine design is suited for any room in the home. Made in black finish with nickel trim, retailing at $2.95; the same model in luminous dial that you can read in the dark at a dollar more. Also made in ivory and gold colored finish with beautiful metal dial at $3.45. Black and Nickel Finish–Luminous dial No. 835
**Westclox Sales Number:** 835
**Retail:** $3.95 USD

Westclox Ben Bolt Black Luminous. Westclox, Canada 1936 Catalog -> 7 — **Document Date:** 1936
**Document Title:** Westclox, Canada 1936 Catalog -> 7
**Photo Match:** Black and white drawing
**Model Description:** BEN BOLT Electric Alarm. A thin model electric alarm clock, expressing dignified simplicity. 4 inches high. Rich black with nickel trim. Modernistic dial, non-breakable crystal. Manual starting motor, forward motion only. Inside bell. Convenient shut-off. Unique alarm indicator is on back of clock. Approved cord. Made in luminous dial only. $4.75
**Retail:** $4.75 CAD

Westclox Ben Bolt Black Luminous. Ca. 1938 Westclox Electric Clocks -> 1 — **Document Date:** ca. 1938
**Document Title:** Ca. 1938 Westclox Electric Clocks -> 1
**Photo Match:** Different dial design
**Model Description:** WESTCLOX–Electric Clocks. BEN BOLT–Electric Alarm. A thin model Westclox electric alarm, dignified and simple–a beautiful clock. Modernistic dial, non-breakable convex crystal. Manual starting motor . . . operates economically. Steady bell alarm. Alarm indicator on the back. 4 inches high. Ben Bolt's fine design is suited for any room in the home. Made in black finish with gold color trim, retailing at $2.95. The same model with luminous dial for day or night reading, $3.95. Also made in a handsome ivory and gold colored combination with metal dial at $3.45. Black and Gold Color–Luminous Dial No. 835.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 835
**Retail:** $3.95 USD

Westclox Ben Bolt Black Luminous. Michigan Hardware 1938 -> 668 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Michigan Hardware 1938 -> 668
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Retail:** $3.95 USD

Westclox Ben Bolt Black Luminous. Becken 1938 Catalog -> 637 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Becken 1938 Catalog -> 637
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo

Westclox Ben Bolt Black Luminous. Westclox 1938 Canada Catalog -> 16 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Westclox 1938 Canada Catalog -> 16
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo

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Page Created: 2013-11-10 Page Modified: 2023-12-15 Model ID: 889