Westclox La Sallita Clock Style Series

The first La Sallita was a 2 inch time-only clock with ring on top and two legs. The style 2 La Sallita had a rectangular ivory or black Bakelite® case. Style 3 had a metal cushion shaped case and had an alarm. Style 4 was part of the boutique line with a solid brass case and automatic alarm.

When identifying a LaSallita 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 4 styles in the Westclox La Sallita Clock Style Series

Westclox La Sallita Style 1

Characteristics:

2 inch case with ring on top and two legs.

Dates made:

1896 - 1925
Westclox La Sallita Style 2

Characteristics:

Rectangular Bakelite® case, ivory or black, pull-wind.

Dates made:

1940 - 1942
Westclox La Sallita Style 3

Characteristics:

Square with concave sides metal case, 3 inches tall

Dates made:

1954 - 1959
Westclox La Sallita Style 4

Characteristics:

Solid brass case, 1 3/16 inches tall

Dates made:

1969 - 1972

History of the La Sallita Clock

The Western Clock Mfg. Co. was granted a trademark for LA SALLITA on April 24, 1906. The registration contains the statement "The trade-mark has been continuously used in the business of said corporation since the 1st day of January, 1895."

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