Westclox Baby Ben Style 3 Black Luminous Alarm Clock

Description:

Black style 3 Baby Ben alarm clock with nickel trim. Luminous dial

Model Names:

Model Name:

Baby Ben

Name on Dial:

Baby Ben

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

331 (331)

Westclox Factory Number:

61-L (61L)

Base ID:

61-L (61L)

Style:

Westclox Baby Ben Style 3

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

March 1932

Discontinued:

December 1934

Initial Retail:

$3.95 (USD)

Motive Power:

Spring

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Black

Case Material:

Painted metal

Case Trim Color:

Nickel

Dial Color:

White

Dial Material:

Paper

Height:

3.4 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Baby Ben Alarm Clock → Style 3

Variations:

Baby Ben Style 3 → Back Type
Baby Ben Style 3 → Base
Baby Ben Style 3 → Base Cavity Number

See History of the Westclox Baby Ben Style 3 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 3 Black Luminous Alarm Clock:

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Movement Date: 3 32. Gear T3 has a repeat ratchet. Back Type: No Loud-Soft control; Base: 1; Base Cavity Number: A.1.

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Movement Date: 12 18 33. Back Type: Has Loud-Soft control; Base: 2; Base Cavity Number: A.1.

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Movement Date: 8 21 34. Back Type: Has Loud-Soft control; Base: 2; Base Cavity Number: A.1.

Documents Showing the Westclox Baby Ben Style 3 Black Luminous Alarm Clock:

Westclox Baby Ben Style 3 Black Luminous. Montgomery Ward Fall & Winter 1934 - 35 Catalog -> 455 — **Document Date:** Fall & Winter 1934 - 1935
**Document Title:** Montgomery Ward Fall & Winter 1934 - 35 Catalog -> 455
**Photo Match:** B & W Group photo with this model partly hidden
**General Information:** This picture shows a solid black luminous dial which is not often seen on a Style 3. It became the standard type for the style 4 black luminous clock.
**Westclox Sales Number:** 45 PB 991
**Retail:** $3.79 USD

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

Page Created: 2012-08-20 Page Modified: 2023-12-17 Model ID: 143