Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Chime Alarm Ivory Luminous Clock

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Description:

There are several variations in type face of dial names.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Big Ben Chime Alarm

Name on Dial:

Big Ben Chime Alarm

Model Listing Name:

Big Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

235 (235)

Westclox Factory Number:

69-F (69F)

Base ID:

48 H (48H)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben Style 6

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

February 1949

Discontinued:

1956

Production Suspended:

June 1951

Production Resumed:

September 28, 1953

Shipping Resumed:

October 6, 1953

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Ivory

Case Material:

Painted Metal

Case Trim Color:

Brass

Height:

5.5 Inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Big Ben Alarm Clock → Style 6

See History of the Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Alarm Clock

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Photocopy from Jim Whitaker, giving the key wind models, p. 9
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7

Documents Showing the Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Chime Alarm Ivory Luminous Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Chime Alarm Ivory Luminous. Westclox Canada ca. 1950 Catalog -> 1 — **Document Date:** ca. 1950
**Document Title:** Westclox Canada ca. 1950 Catalog -> 1
**Photo Match:** Different dial color

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Chime Alarm Ivory Luminous. Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 4 — **Document Date:** ca. 1954
**Document Title:** Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 4
**Photo Match:** Different dial color

Document Date: ca. 1954
Document Title: Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 5
Model Description: BIG BEN CHIME ALARM. "First He Whispers, Then He Shouts." Quite tick and two voice alarm. First a gentle chime call for the light sleeper, followed by an insistent call for heavy sleepers. Dust-resistant case and cushioned base. Height 5 1/2". Ivory finish with gold-color trim. Plain and Luminous dials.

Document Date: September 1, 1954
Document Title: New Models and Highlights, 1954 -> Spring Driven Alarm
Westclox Sales Number: 235
Retail: $7.95 USD

Document Date: 1955
Document Title: 1955 Westclox Catalog -> 5
Westclox Sales Number: 235
Retail: $8.50 USD

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Page Created: 2012-07-29 Page Modified: 2023-12-16 Model ID: 102