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Westclox America Alarm Clock Style Series

The America name was first used in 1895 on a bell-top alarm clock. 7 major case styles have been identified. The America was replaced with the America II in 1964.

The America made in Canada has some different styles.

When identifying a style, observe the case shape and ignore the case and dial color, as some styles were made in various case and dial colors, as shown in the detail page for each style.

There are 9 styles in the Westclox America Alarm Clock Style Series

Westclox America Style 1 Alarm Clock

Westclox America Style 1

Characteristics:

Leg model, top bell, removeble bezel, movement is removed through the front. (Early ones don't have alarm shut-off). Roman or Arabic numerals.

Dates made:

1895 - 1918

Westclox America Style 1a Alarm Clock

Westclox America Style 1a

Characteristics:

Leg model, top bell, removable back held by 3 small screws. Alarm shutoff lever directly beneath bell.

Dates made:

1918 - 1927

Westclox America Style 2 Alarm Clock

Westclox America Style 2

Characteristics:

Leg model, top bell, wide lip on case front, alarm shutoff lever directly beneath bell. Plain or luminous dial.

Dates made:

1928 - 1929

Westclox America Style 2a Alarm Clock

Westclox America Style 2a

Characteristics:

Leg model, top bell, wide rim case front, alarm shutoff on side of case. Nickel or painted case.

Dates made:

1929 - 1932

Westclox America Style 3 Alarm Clock

Westclox America Style 3

Characteristics:

Leg model, inside bell

Dates made:

1932 - 1933

Westclox America Style 4 Alarm Clock

Westclox America Style 4

Characteristics:

Base shaped like two stacked rectangles, alarm hand on back.

Dates made:

1933 - 1935

Westclox America Style 5 Alarm Clock

Westclox America Style 5

Characteristics:

Stamped steel base. Made in Canada.

Dates made:

1935 - 1957

Westclox America Style 6 Alarm Clock

Westclox America Style 6

Characteristics:

Stamped base, satin brass over steel bezel, white dial.

Dates made:

1957 - 1962

Westclox America Style 7

Westclox America Style 7

Characteristics:

Concentric alarm hand, single key wind.

Dates made:

1962 - 1964

History of the America Alarm Clock

The Western Clock Mfg. Co. received a trademark for AMERICA on December 4, 1906. The registration contains the statement "The trade-mark has been continuously used in the business of said corporation since the 17th day of April, 1894."

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