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Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Base Variations

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Big Ben Style 2 bases were made by several companies, including the Dura Company of Toledo, Ohio; and the Doehler Die Casting Company also of Toledo, Ohio. I've seen a few bases having a logo of a diamond with an ampersand inside, but haven't identified the company that logo belonged to. The most common bases have the letter "A" and other markings; and I don't know if Westclox or another company made them. The variations of the bases recorded here are not as significant as other features I've documented, but I found them interesting enough to record.

Dura-1 The name "Dura" in a diamond. I've seen only one example of this base, but all I have is the case (no movement) so its date is unknown. I estimate it was made near the beginning of Style 2 production (1927), as it doesn't say "RD 1927" as most bases do. Made by the Dura Company of Toledo, Ohio.. Dura-1. Has wide rim.
Dura-1. Has wide rim.
Dura-1 The name "Dura" in a diamond. I've seen only one example of this base, but all I have is the case (no movement) so its date is unknown. I estimate it was made near the beginning of Style 2 production (1927), as it doesn't say "RD 1927" as most bases do. Made by the Dura Company of Toledo, Ohio.. Dura 1
Dura 1

Base Dura-1:

The name "Dura" in a diamond. I've seen only one example of this base, but all I have is the case (no movement) so its date is unknown. I estimate it was made near the beginning of Style 2 production (1927), as it doesn't say "RD 1927" as most bases do. Made by the Dura Company of Toledo, Ohio.

DURA
PATENTED
USA
MARCH 29 1927
PATENTS PDG


Doehler-1 Says "48-A" and has the Doehler logo (D D C Co. in a small circle) with a single-digit cavity number. Very early examples don't say "RD-1927" but most do. Made by the Doehler Die Casting Company of Toledo, Ohio. Ca. June to ca. September 1927 without RD-1927; ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler-1 "2 Right"
Doehler-1 "2 Right"
Doehler-1 Says "48-A" and has the Doehler logo (D D C Co. in a small circle) with a single-digit cavity number. Very early examples don't say "RD-1927" but most do. Made by the Doehler Die Casting Company of Toledo, Ohio. Ca. June to ca. September 1927 without RD-1927; ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler-1 "4 Below" RD1927
Doehler-1 "4 Below" RD1927
Doehler-1 Says "48-A" and has the Doehler logo (D D C Co. in a small circle) with a single-digit cavity number. Very early examples don't say "RD-1927" but most do. Made by the Doehler Die Casting Company of Toledo, Ohio. Ca. June to ca. September 1927 without RD-1927; ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler Logo
Doehler Logo

Base Doehler-1:

Says "48-A" and has the Doehler logo (D D C Co. in a small circle) with a single-digit cavity number. Very early examples don't say "RD-1927" but most do. Made by the Doehler Die Casting Company of Toledo, Ohio. Ca. June to ca. September 1927 without RD-1927; ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.

48-A
PAT'D MARCH 29 - 1927
PATENTS PENDING
RD - 1927


Doehler-2 Like Doehler-1 and also says "U.S.A." to the LEFT of "PAT'D". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler-2 "1 Right" RD1927
Doehler-2 "1 Right" RD1927
Doehler-2 Like Doehler-1 and also says "U.S.A." to the LEFT of "PAT'D". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler-2 "1 Right" RD1927
Doehler-2 "1 Right" RD1927
Doehler-2 Like Doehler-1 and also says "U.S.A." to the LEFT of "PAT'D". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler-2 "1 Right" RD1927
Doehler-2 "1 Right" RD1927
Doehler-2 Like Doehler-1 and also says "U.S.A." to the LEFT of "PAT'D". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler-2 "1 Right" RD1927
Doehler-2 "1 Right" RD1927
Doehler-2 Like Doehler-1 and also says "U.S.A." to the LEFT of "PAT'D". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler-2 "2 Right" RD1927
Doehler-2 "2 Right" RD1927
Doehler-2 Like Doehler-1 and also says "U.S.A." to the LEFT of "PAT'D". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler Logo
Doehler Logo

Base Doehler-2:

Like Doehler-1 and also says "U.S.A." to the LEFT of "PAT'D". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.

48-A
U.S.A. PAT'D MARCH 29 - 1927
PATENTS PENDING
RD - 1927


Doehler-3 Like Doehler-2 but says "U.S.A." ABOVE the line that saying "PAT'D MARCH 29 - 1927". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler-3 "3 Below" RD1927
Doehler-3 "3 Below" RD1927
Doehler-3 Like Doehler-2 but says "U.S.A." ABOVE the line that saying "PAT'D MARCH 29 - 1927". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler-3 "4 Below" RD1927
Doehler-3 "4 Below" RD1927
Doehler-3 Like Doehler-2 but says "U.S.A." ABOVE the line that saying "PAT'D MARCH 29 - 1927". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.. Doehler-3 "3 Below" RD1927. The four pads are not original, they should be felt (probably green)
Doehler-3 "3 Below" RD1927. The four pads are not original, they should be felt (probably green)

Base Doehler-3:

Like Doehler-2 but says "U.S.A." ABOVE the line that saying "PAT'D MARCH 29 - 1927". Very early examples may not say "RD-1927". Ca. October 1927 through ca. 1930 with RD-1927.

48-A
U.S.A.
PAT'D MARCH 29 - 1927
PATENTS PENDING
RD - 1927


Ampersand-1 Has an ampersand inside a diamond, and 48 - A (no patent information). Used ca. 1929 - 1932. I haven't identified what company used the ampersand inside diamond logo.. Ampersand-1 Narrow
Ampersand-1 Narrow

Base Ampersand-1:

Has an ampersand inside a diamond, and 48 - A (no patent information). Used ca. 1929 - 1932. I haven't identified what company used the ampersand inside diamond logo.

&
48 - A


Ampersand-2 Has an ampersand inside a diamond, 48 - A, PAT'D.MARCH.29-1927 and PATENTS PENDING. One dated example 3-31 seen so far. I haven't identified what company used the ampersand inside diamond logo.. Ampersand-2
Ampersand-2
Ampersand-2 Has an ampersand inside a diamond, 48 - A, PAT'D.MARCH.29-1927 and PATENTS PENDING. One dated example 3-31 seen so far. I haven't identified what company used the ampersand inside diamond logo.. Ampersand-2
Ampersand-2
Ampersand-2 Has an ampersand inside a diamond, 48 - A, PAT'D.MARCH.29-1927 and PATENTS PENDING. One dated example 3-31 seen so far. I haven't identified what company used the ampersand inside diamond logo.. Ampersand-2
Ampersand-2

Base Ampersand-2:

Has an ampersand inside a diamond, 48 - A, PAT'D.MARCH.29-1927 and PATENTS PENDING. One dated example 3-31 seen so far. I haven't identified what company used the ampersand inside diamond logo.

&
48 - A
PAT'D.MARCH.29-1927
PATENTS PENDING


A Dot Dash Dot "A" with dot, then a dash, then a dot (like a division sign) beneath it. Then two lines of text. Used in 1927. Narrow rim on bottom. This is an early base that doesn't say RD 1927".. A-1 Dot Dash Dot Narrow
A-1 Dot Dash Dot Narrow
A Dot Dash Dot "A" with dot, then a dash, then a dot (like a division sign) beneath it. Then two lines of text. Used in 1927. Narrow rim on bottom. This is an early base that doesn't say RD 1927".. A-1 Dot Dash Dot Narrow
A-1 Dot Dash Dot Narrow
A Dot Dash Dot "A" with dot, then a dash, then a dot (like a division sign) beneath it. Then two lines of text. Used in 1927. Narrow rim on bottom. This is an early base that doesn't say RD 1927".. A-1 Dot Dash Dot Narrow
A-1 Dot Dash Dot Narrow

Base A Dot Dash Dot:

"A" with dot, then a dash, then a dot (like a division sign) beneath it. Then two lines of text. Used in 1927. Narrow rim on bottom. This is an early base that doesn't say RD 1927".

A
•
-
•
PAT'D MARCH 29-1927
PATENTS PENDING


A Dash Dot "A" with a dash under it and a dot below that. Then three lines of text. Examples seen from 1928 and 1929. Wide rim on bottom.. A-1 Dash Dot RD1927
A-1 Dash Dot RD1927
A Dash Dot "A" with a dash under it and a dot below that. Then three lines of text. Examples seen from 1928 and 1929. Wide rim on bottom.. A-1 Dash Dot RD1927
A-1 Dash Dot RD1927

Base A Dash Dot:

"A" with a dash under it and a dot below that. Then three lines of text. Examples seen from 1928 and 1929. Wide rim on bottom.

A
-
●
"RD 1927"
PAT'D MARCH 29-1927
PATENTS PENDING


A Dot Wide "A" with a dot beneath it. Then three lines of text. WIDE rim on bottom. Ca. 1928 - 1929.. A-1 Dot RD1927 Wide
A-1 Dot RD1927 Wide
A Dot Wide "A" with a dot beneath it. Then three lines of text. WIDE rim on bottom. Ca. 1928 - 1929.. A-1 Dot RD1927 Wide
A-1 Dot RD1927 Wide

Base A Dot Wide:

"A" with a dot beneath it. Then three lines of text. WIDE rim on bottom. Ca. 1928 - 1929.

A
•
"RD 1927"
PAT'D MARCH 29-1927
PATENTS PENDING


A Dot Narrow "A" with a dot beneath it. Then three lines of text. NARROW rim on bottom. Ca. 1928 - 1929.. A-1 Dot RD1927 Narrow
A-1 Dot RD1927 Narrow

Base A Dot Narrow:

"A" with a dot beneath it. Then three lines of text. NARROW rim on bottom. Ca. 1928 - 1929.

A
●
"RD 1927"
PAT'D MARCH 29 - 1927
PATENTS PENDING


A Dot Dot -1927 "A" with two dots below it (one dot beneath the other), and the patent date is MARCH 29 - 1927 (there is a dash before the 1927). Ca. late 1929 to 1931.. A Dot Dot -1927 RD1927 Narrow
A Dot Dot -1927 RD1927 Narrow
A Dot Dot -1927 "A" with two dots below it (one dot beneath the other), and the patent date is MARCH 29 - 1927 (there is a dash before the 1927). Ca. late 1929 to 1931.. A Dot Dot -1927 RD1927 Narrow
A Dot Dot -1927 RD1927 Narrow
A Dot Dot -1927 "A" with two dots below it (one dot beneath the other), and the patent date is MARCH 29 - 1927 (there is a dash before the 1927). Ca. late 1929 to 1931.. A Dot Dot -1927 RD1927 Narrow
A Dot Dot -1927 RD1927 Narrow

Base A Dot Dot -1927:

"A" with two dots below it (one dot beneath the other), and the patent date is MARCH 29 - 1927 (there is a dash before the 1927). Ca. late 1929 to 1931.

A
•
•
"RD 1927"
PAT'D MARCH 29-1927
PATENTS PENDING


A Dot Dot -29 "A" with two dots below it (one dot beneath the other), and the patent date is MARCH - 29 1927 (there is a dash before the 29). Ca. early 1930 to 1931.. A Dot Dot -29 RD1927 Narrow
A Dot Dot -29 RD1927 Narrow
A Dot Dot -29 "A" with two dots below it (one dot beneath the other), and the patent date is MARCH - 29 1927 (there is a dash before the 29). Ca. early 1930 to 1931.. A Dot Dot -29 RD1927 Narrow
A Dot Dot -29 RD1927 Narrow
A Dot Dot -29 "A" with two dots below it (one dot beneath the other), and the patent date is MARCH - 29 1927 (there is a dash before the 29). Ca. early 1930 to 1931.. A Dot Dot -29 RD1927 Narrow
A Dot Dot -29 RD1927 Narrow

Base A Dot Dot -29:

"A" with two dots below it (one dot beneath the other), and the patent date is MARCH - 29 1927 (there is a dash before the 29). Ca. early 1930 to 1931.

A
•
•
"RD 1927"
PAT'D MARCH - 19 1927
PATENTS PENDING

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