Westclox Big Face Baby Ben Style 1 Prototype Alarm Clock
Description:
May be a prototype, contains a Baby Ben movement dated 3-15-19. It looks like a Baby Ben with a larger case and dial.
Two slotted nuts hold the movement to the inner back.
Back diameter 68.1 mm (compared to a 11-14-13 baby Ben at 65.6 mm; and a 7-21-18 Baby Ben at 65.4 to 65.5 mm).
Back depth 21.1 mm (compared to a 3-21-18 Baby Ben at 18.9 mm).
Rear leg is 1/4 inch longer than a Baby Ben's rear leg.
Model Name:
Big Face Baby Ben
Other Features:
Experimental
Example Date:
Motive Power:
Spring
Model Type:
Clock
Company:
Westclox
Usage Locations:
Shelf
Functions:
Time, Alarm
Specifications:
Case Color:
Nickel Case Material:
Nickel Plated Brass Dial Color:
Off white Dial Material:
Paper Height:
4 1/2 inches Width:
3 1/4 inches Dial Minute Track Diameter:
2 11/16 Outside diameter
References
- William Walters, Mill Valley, CA.
Examples of the Westclox Big Face Baby Ben Style 1 Prototype Alarm Clock:
Movement Date: 3 15 19. No. 55 on bell (outer) back and inner back.
This item is shown for the historical record, it is not for sale.
