Silent Knight electric alarm clock in black case with brass trim. Sangamo self-starting motor runs clock and winds alarm spring. Black or ivory non-luminous dial.
Model Name:
Silent Knight
Model Numbers:
Westclox Sales Number:
826 (826)
Westclox Factory Number:
S1-E (S1E)
Date Summaries:
Introduced:
Discontinued:
Initial Retail:
$4.95(USD)
Motive Power:
A/C (electric mains powered)
Model Type:
Clock
Company:
Westclox
Usage Locations:
Shelf
Functions:
Time, Alarm
Specifications:
Case Color:
Gunmetal
Case Material:
Painted metal
Case Trim Color:
Brass dial but painted "feet"
Dial Color:
Black or Ivory
Dial Material:
Painted metal
Height:
5 1/4 inches
Width:
4 3/4 inches
History
Made with black or ivory non-luminous dial. The "feet" which are part of the case are painted the same color as the case. (Whereas in the ivory model the "feet" are brass color). I think that the black dial came first, we need to study some example data.
Documents Showing the Westclox Silent Knight Black Alarm Clock:
Document Date: ca. 1938 Document Title: Ca. 1938 Westclox Electric Clocks -> 1 Photo Match: Color Group photo with this model partly hidden Model Description: WESTCLOX–Electric Clocks. SILENT KNIGHT–Electric Alarm. A new self-starting Westclox electric alarm–beautiful Doric design, unusual in character. Smart, die cast case, in rich black finish. Felt cushioned underneath. Polished gold colored bezel with Arabic numerals debased in white. Metal dial. Red sweep second hand, window type alarm indicator–convex glass. Pleasing, mellow-toned gong alarm . . . convenient shut-off switch. Low speed motor, insulated against noise. 6 ft. rubber cord and plug. Height 5 1/4 inches, width 4 3/4 inches. Retails $4.95. Silent Knight is also made in handsome ivory finish with gold colored trim, retailing at $5.45. Model No. 826–Black. Westclox Sales Number: 826 Retail: $4.95 USD
