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 alarm clock, and was made until 1957. A plastic cased Bingo (style 3) was made from 1962 - 1979.

There are 3 styles in the Westclox Bingo Alarm Clock Style Series

Westclox Bingo Style 1

Characteristics:

Leg model with ring on top.

Dates made:

1914 - 1925
Westclox Bingo Style 2

Characteristics:

Painted metal case, stamped base, top alarm shut-off

Dates made:

1935 - 1957
Westclox Bingo Style 3

Characteristics:

Plastic case key-wound alarm clock

Dates made:

1962 - 1979

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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