Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous Alarm Clock

Description:

Crackle green/gold finish, gold color painted dial. Starting in 1930, the dial no longer said DeLuxe.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Baby Ben DeLuxe

Name on Dial:

Baby Ben DeLuxe

Model Listing Name:

Baby Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

352 (352)

Westclox Factory Number:

61-B (61B)

Base ID:

61-A (61A)

Base ID (alt. 1):

1 A (1A)

Base ID (alt. 2):

2 A (2A)

Base ID (alt. 3):

3 A (3A)

Base ID (alt. 4):

4 A (4A)

Style:

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

October 1928

Discontinued:

1930

Initial Retail:

$5.00 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Green/gold crackle

Case Material:

Painted metal

Dial Material:

Painted metal (on most)

Height:

3.1 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Baby Ben Alarm Clock → Style 2

Variations:

Baby Ben Style 2 → Back Type
Baby Ben Style 2 → Base
Baby Ben Style 2 → Base Bottom Color
Baby Ben Style 2 → Base Cavity Number
Baby Ben Style 2 → Cast Base Metal Condition
Baby Ben Style 2 → Movement Type
Baby Ben Style 2 → Number of Base Corners Gone
Baby Ben Style 2 → RD 1927
Ben Style 2 → "De Luxe" or not

History

A few had paper instead of painted dials.

See History of the Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Alarm Clock

See History of the Westclox Baby Ben Alarm Clock Style Series

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Photocopy from Jim Whitaker, giving the key wind models, p. 14
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7
Research by Richard Tjarks, Jeff Wood, Gary Biolchini, Greg Adams and Bill Stoddard
The Westclox Big Ben and Baby Ben Identification Guide, Richard Tjarks and Bill Stoddard.

Examples of the Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous Alarm Clock:

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous. Unusual PAPER luminous dial (most are painted metal) — **Movement Date:** 11 13 28. Unusual PAPER luminous dial (most are painted metal) **"De Luxe" or not:** Yes; **Back Type:** NUM-B; **Movement Type:** No holes for alarm switch; **Base:** 4 A; **Base Cavity Number:** Dot; **Base Bottom Color:** Gold; **RD 1927:** Yes; **Cast Base Metal Condition:** Cracks Throughout; **Number of Base Corners Gone:** 2.

Documents Showing the Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous Alarm Clock:

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous. Aisenstein-Woronock & Sons, Inc — **Document Date:** February 1929
**Document Title:** Aisenstein-Woronock & Sons, Inc
**Photo Match:** Different dial design
**Model Description:** Baby Ben Le Luxe Colored Alarm Clock. Rose, Green or Blue Crackle Finish. Same as above, with Luminous Dial and Hands.
**3rd Party Stock Number:** 2C-1160
**Retail:** $7.32 USD

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous. Montgomery Ward Spring & Summer 1930 Catalog — **Document Date:** Spring-Summer 1930
**Document Title:** Montgomery Ward Spring & Summer 1930 Catalog
**Photo Match:** Different dial design
**Model Description:** FAMOUS WESTCLOX. Baby Ben. Steady or repeat alarm with shutoff on top. Dial 2 3/8 inches diameter. We Pay Postage. DeLuxe Model with Base. In colors or nickel plate. Height 3 1/8 inches. Gold Color dial. Luminous Figures and Hands. Green.
**3rd Party Stock Number:** 46 F 1057
**Retail:** $5.00 USD

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous. 1930 Westclox Color Brochure; Western Clock Company; La Salle; Illinois; USA -> 1930s-colors-3 — **Document Date:** 1930
**Document Title:** 1930 Westclox Color Brochure; Western Clock Company; La Salle; Illinois; USA -> 1930s-colors-3
**Photo Match:** Exact Color Photo
**Model Description:** BABY BEN–Base Model A miniature of Big Ben . . . ideal for dresser or travel. 3 1/8 inches high. 32-hour movement. Gentle alarm, either steady or intermittent. Built on artistic base. Stands firm and solid. Felt cushioned underneath.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 352
**Wholesale:** $3.13 USD

Westclox Baby Ben Style 2 Green Crackle Luminous. 1930 Westclox Color Catalog Pages, Helena Hardware Co. -> 348 — **Document Date:** 1930
**Document Title:** 1930 Westclox Color Catalog Pages, Helena Hardware Co. -> 348
**Photo Match:** Color Group photo with this model in front
**Model Description:** BABY BEN. De Luxe Model. 3 1/8 inches high, 32-hour movement with unusually light tick. Gentle Alarm, either steady or intermittent. Stands firm and solid–felt cushioned underneath. Made in old rose, blue and green. Plain and luminous, both in gold dial.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 352
**Retail:** $5.00 USD

This item is shown for the historical record, it is not for sale.

Page Created: 2012-08-02 Page Modified: 2023-12-17 Model ID: 130