Westclox Tide Black Alarm Clock

Description:

Tide windup alarm clock in black square case.

Model Name:

Tide

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

25 (25)

Westclox Factory Number:

66-T (66T)

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

1935

Discontinued:

January 1939

Succeeded by:

Westclox Tide Tan

Initial Retail:

$1.95 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Black

Case Material:

Painted metal

Height:

4.75 inches

History

Note: the Country Club electric alarm, Logan electric alarm, and the Tide windup alarm clocks use the same case front. Country Club came in black, ivory and maroon; Tide came in black and tan; and Logan came only in ivory.

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Photocopy from Jim Whitaker, giving the key wind models, p. 21
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7

Documents Showing the Westclox Tide Black Alarm Clock:

Westclox Tide Black. Westclox, Canada 1936 Catalog -> 5 — **Document Date:** 1936
**Document Title:** Westclox, Canada 1936 Catalog -> 5
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Model Description:** TIDE. A smart new one-day alarm, strictly up to the minute in design, popular in price. Suitable for any room in the home. 4 3/4 inches high . . . supported by a back foot rest. Lacquered meal case, rich black finish with nickel trim. Dependable movement, steady alarm. Attractive dial. $2.50
**Retail:** $2.50 CAD

Westclox Tide Black. Becken 1938 Catalog -> 638 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Becken 1938 Catalog -> 638
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Retail:** $1.95 USD

Westclox Tide Black. Westclox 1938 Canada Catalog -> 9 — **Document Date:** 1938
**Document Title:** Westclox 1938 Canada Catalog -> 9
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo

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

Page Created: 2013-10-10 Page Modified: 2023-12-18 Model ID: 565