Westclox Bingo Alarm Clock Style Series
The first Bingo (Style 1) was a leg-model bell-back alarm clock similar to the Big Ben. The style 2 Bingo was an inexpensive metal-cased alarm clock, and was made until 1957. The plastic cased Bingo (first Style 3 and then Style 4) was made from 1962 - 1980 or later.
There are 4 styles in the Westclox Bingo Alarm Clock Style Series
Leg model with ring on top.
1914 - 1925
Painted metal case, stamped base, top alarm shut-off
1935 - 1957
Plastic case, the plastic lens extends downward into the base.
1962
Plastic case key-wound alarm clock. Round lens.
1963 - [1990 to 1995]
History of the Bingo Alarm Clock
The trademark BINGO was granted to Western Clock co. on February 3, 1914, number 95,183. The registration contains the statement "The trade-mark has been continuously used in our business since August 1, 1913."
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