Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Ivory Plain Clock

Description:

Big Ben Style 6 Loud alarm in ivory case. Non-luminous dial.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Big Ben Loud Alarm

Name on Case:

Big Ben Loud Alarm

Model Listing Name:

Big Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

205 (205)

Westclox Factory Number:

48-J (48J)

Base ID:

48 H (48H)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben Style 6

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

June 28, 1954

Discontinued:

April 1956

Initial Retail:

$6.95 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Ivory

Case Material:

Painted Metal

Height:

5.5 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Big Ben Alarm Clock → Style 6

Variations:

Big Ben Style 6 → Base
Big Ben Style 6 → Base Cavity Number
Big Ben Style 6 Loud → Back Type
Big Ben Style 6 Loud → Dial

History

Ivory case introduced later than the black (gunmetal) case.

See History of the Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Alarm Clock

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Photocopy from Jim Whitaker, giving the key wind models, p. 10
Westclox - An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003, ISBN 0-7643-1835-7
The Westclox Big Ben and Baby Ben Identification Guide, Richard Tjarks and Bill Stoddard.

Examples of the Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Ivory Plain Clock:

Documents Showing the Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Ivory Plain Clock:

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Ivory Plain. Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 4 — **Document Date:** ca. 1954
**Document Title:** Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 4
**Photo Match:** Different case color

Document Date: ca. 1954
Document Title: Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 5
Model Description: BIG BEN LOUD ALARM. World's best known alarm clock. Famous for rugged dependability. Has a deep intermittent "fire alarm" gong for the heaviest sleeper, a reassuring tick that can be heard. Cushioned base. Dust resistant case. 5 1/2 inches high. Black finish, nickel trim or ivory finish, gold-color trim. Plain and luminous dials.

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Ivory Plain. New Models and Highlights, 1954 -> Big Ben Loud Ivory Introduction — **Document Date:** September 1, 1954
**Document Title:** New Models and Highlights, 1954 -> Big Ben Loud Ivory Introduction
**Photo Match:** Exact Color Photo
**Introduction:** The world's best-known alarm clock is now in ivory finish, as well as the popular black model. Big Ben Loud Alarm is for the heavy sleeper who wants a booming call. It has a reassuring tick that can be heard; and a deep, intermittent "fire alarm" call. 5 1/2 inches high. Die cast base, cushioned underneath. Dust proof attachments. Ivory finish with gold-colored trim. Large, easy-to-read hands and numerals. Plain or luminous dial.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 205
**Retail:** $5.95 USD

Westclox Big Ben Style 6 Loud Alarm Ivory Plain. 1955 Westclox Catalog -> 4 — **Document Date:** 1955
**Document Title:** 1955 Westclox Catalog -> 4
**Photo Match:** Color photo plus color swatches
**Westclox Sales Number:** 205
**Retail:** $6.95 USD

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