Westclox Greenwich Style 1a Alarm Clock

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Description:

Greenwich style 1a electric alarm clock. Rectangular walnut case with rounded corners and fluted sides.

Model Name:

Greenwich

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

846 (846)

Westclox Factory Number:

S1-G (S1G)

Base ID:

S1-D (S1D)

Nameplate ID 1:

S1-G (S1G)

Style:

Westclox Greenwich Style 1a

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

1937

Discontinued:

July 1939

Initial Retail:

$6.95 (USD)

Motive Power:

A/C (electric mains powered)

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Walnut

Case Material:

Solid walnut

Case Trim Color:

Brass or brown

Dial Color:

White with gold center

Dial Material:

Metal

Height:

5 1/4 inches

Width:

5 7/16 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Greenwich Alarm Clock → Style 1a

History

Dial has striped gold color center and brown numerals. Gold alarm dial with brown numerals. Red second hand. Brown painted bezel or brass bezel. Model number S1-G on nameplate. Model number S1-D on bottom of feet.

Clock has no alarm winding key on the back. Movement has no ratchet on the alarm mainwheel assembly, and a friction clutch assembly allows slippage to avoid overwinding. The outer end of the alarm mainspring is secured to a hook in the barrel.

See History of the Westclox Greenwich Style 1a Alarm Clock

See History of the Westclox Greenwich Alarm Clock Style Series

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Bill Stoddard's Brief Summary, p. 6
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7

Examples of the Westclox Greenwich Style 1a Alarm Clock:

Documents Showing the Westclox Greenwich Style 1a Alarm Clock:

Westclox Greenwich Style 1a. Ca. 1938 Westclox Electric Clocks -> 3 — **Document Date:** ca. 1938
**Document Title:** Ca. 1938 Westclox Electric Clocks -> 3
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Model Description:** WESTCLOX–Electric Clocks. GREENWICH–Electric alarm. An extremely smart self-starting electric alarm . . .attractive walnut colored wood case with fluted sides and top. Gold colored trim. Die cast feet, felt cushioned underneath. Metal dial with decorative etched center. Convex glass, red sweep second hand. Window type alarm indicator, bell alarm, with convenient shut-off switch. Low speed, synchronous motor . . . quiet running, insulated against noise. Height, 5 1/4 inches. Retails for $6.95. Model No. 846.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 846
**Retail:** $6.95 USD

Westclox Greenwich Style 1a. Michigan Hardware 1938 -> 667 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Michigan Hardware 1938 -> 667
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Retail:** $6.95 USD

Westclox Greenwich Style 1a. Westclox 1938 Canada Catalog -> 13 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Westclox 1938 Canada Catalog -> 13
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo

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Page Created: 2013-11-03 Page Modified: 2023-12-15 Model ID: 880