Time-only electric clock in black composition case with gold trim. Manual starting motor. Looks like the USA made Ben Franklin electric clock (but that clock is self-starting).
Model Name:
Ben Hur
Back ID:
S2G (S2G)
Approximate Date:
Motive Power:
A/C (electric mains powered)
Model Type:
Clock
Company:
Westclox
Usage Locations:
Shelf
Functions:
Time
Specifications:
Case Color:
Black
Case Material:
Composition (plastic)
Case Trim Color:
Brass
Height:
5 1/4 inches
Country of Origin:
Canada
References
Example on eBay.
Examples of the Westclox Ben Hur Electric Canada Shelf Clock:
Movement Date: ca. 1936.
Documents Showing the Westclox Ben Hur Electric Canada Shelf Clock:
Document Date: 1936 Document Title: Westclox, Canada 1936 Catalog -> 7 Photo Match: Black and White Photo Model Description: BEN-HUR. A handsome Westclox electric time clock . . . entirely new in design. Height 5 1/4 inches. Lustrous black composition case and gold colored trimmings. The modern white index numeral markings are on the raised bezel. Numerals are inlaid. Manual starting motor. $6.50 Retail: $6.50 CAD
