Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Nickel Luminous Alarm Clock

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Description:

Nickel case style 2 Big Ben with luminous dial. Starting in 1930, the dial no longer said DeLuxe.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Big Ben DeLuxe

Name on Dial:

Big Ben DeLuxe

Model Listing Name:

Big Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

230 (230)

Westclox Factory Number:

48-A (48A)

Base ID:

48-A (48A)

Base ID (alt. 1):

A (A)

Base ID (alt. 2):

A-1927 (A1927)

Base ID (alt. 3):

A-29 (A29)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben Style 2

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

1927

Discontinued:

1932

Initial Retail:

$5.00 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Nickel

Case Material:

Metal

Dial Color:

Black

Dial Material:

Paper

Height:

5.75 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Big Ben Alarm Clock → Style 2

Variations:

Big Ben Style 2 → Back Type
Big Ben Style 2 → Base
Big Ben Style 2 → Base Bottom Color
Big Ben Style 2 → Base Cavity Number
Big Ben Style 2 → Cast Base Metal Condition
Big Ben Style 2 → Number of Base Corners Gone

See History of the Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Alarm Clock

References

Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7

Examples of the Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Nickel Luminous Alarm Clock:

Documents Showing the Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Nickel Luminous Alarm Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Nickel Luminous. Montgomery Ward Spring & Summer 1930 Catalog — **Document Date:** Spring-Summer 1930
**Document Title:** Montgomery Ward Spring & Summer 1930 Catalog
**Photo Match:** Different case and dial color
**Model Description:** FAMOUS WESTCLOX. Big Ben. Combination steady or repeat alarm. Handy shutoff on top. 4 3/8 inch dial. DeLuxe model with base. In colors, with gilt crackle veins or nickel plate. Height 5 3/4 inches. Gold Color Dial. Luminous Figures and Hands. Nickel plate, black color luminous dial..
**3rd Party Stock Number:** 46 F 1146
**Retail:** $5.00 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Nickel Luminous. 1930 Westclox Color Brochure; Western Clock Company; La Salle; Illinois; USA -> 1930s-colors-1 — **Document Date:** 1930
**Document Title:** 1930 Westclox Color Brochure; Western Clock Company; La Salle; Illinois; USA -> 1930s-colors-1
**Photo Match:** Different dial color
**Model Description:** BIG BEN–Base Model Height 5 3/4 inches. Large, legible dial, back gong. Dust-proof, nickel-plated. Artistic base, felt cushioned. 32-hour. Steady and intermittent alarm, detachable spring barrels. Plain and luminous.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 230
**Wholesale:** $3.13 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Nickel Luminous. 1930 Westclox Color Catalog Pages, Helena Hardware Co. -> 347 — **Document Date:** 1930
**Document Title:** 1930 Westclox Color Catalog Pages, Helena Hardware Co. -> 347
**Photo Match:** Color Group photo with this model partly hidden
**Model Description:** BIG BEN. De Luxe Model. Height, 5 3/4 inches, 4 3/8 inch dial, back gong. Dustproof, nickel-plated case, built on artistic base, felt cushioned underneath. 32-hour movement, steady and intermittent alarm, detachable spring barrels.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 230
**Retail:** $5.00 USD

Pictures of the Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Nickel Luminous Alarm Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Nickel Luminous. Big Ben DeLuxe — Big Ben DeLuxe

Westclox Big Ben Style 2 Nickel Luminous. Big Ben (no Deluxe) — Big Ben (no Deluxe)

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