Westclox 1931 Big Ben Black Bakelite Electric Plain Alarm Clock

Description:

Big Ben electric alarm clock in black Bakelite® case. Plain dial. Uses the self-starting Sangamo synchronous motor.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Big Ben Electric

Name on Dial:

Big Ben Electric

Model Listing Name:

Big Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

820 (820)

Westclox Factory Number:

S1-A (S1A)

Base ID:

S1A (S1A)

Nameplate ID 1:

820 (820)

Nameplate ID 2:

F-S1A (FS1A)

Style:

Westclox Big Ben 1931 Bakelite Electric

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

August 1931

Discontinued:

December 1934

Initial Retail:

$8.75 (USD)

Motive Power:

A/C (electric mains powered)

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Black

Case Material:

Bakelite®

Case Trim Color:

Nickel

Dial Color:

White

Dial Material:

Painted metal

Height:

5 1/4 inches

Width:

4 1/2 inches

Depth:

2 1/2 inches

Dial Nominal Diameter:

3 1/8 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Big Ben Alarm Clock → 1931 Bakelite Electric

See History of the Westclox Big Ben 1931 Bakelite Electric Alarm Clock

References

Price Change Book from the Westclox Factory - Bill Stoddard's Brief Summary, p. 1
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

Documents Showing the Westclox 1931 Big Ben Black Bakelite Electric Plain Alarm Clock:

Westclox 1931 Big Ben Black Bakelite Electric Plain. Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Co. Catalog, ca. 1933 — **Document Date:** ca. 1933
**Document Title:** Dunham, Carrigan & Hayden Co. Catalog, ca. 1933
**Photo Match:** Black and white drawing
**Model Description:** WESTCLOX–Big Ben alarm. Synchronous, self-starting motor, a Sangamo. Low speed type, 240 r.p.m. Insulated against noise. No winding, no oiling. Auxiliary key to demonstrate alarm. Clear toned bell alarm with convenient push-in shut-off. Chromium ball feet. Guaranteed two years. Height, 5 1/4 inches; width, 4 1/2 inches; depth, 2 1/2 inches; dial 3 1/8 inches. Complete with cord and plug. No. 820 Plain Dial. Wt. each, 3 1/2 pounds.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 820
**Retail:** $4.95 USD

Pictures of the Westclox 1931 Big Ben Black Bakelite Electric Plain Alarm Clock:

Westclox 1931 Big Ben Black Bakelite Electric Plain. Big Ben 1931 Bakelite Electric — Big Ben 1931 Bakelite Electric

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