Westclox Moonbeam Style 1 Plain Flashing Light Alarm Clock

Description:

Moonbeam flashing light alarm clock with non-luminous dial. The alarm buzzes if the light isn't shut off in 10 minutes. Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (plastic) case. Dial is white and beige; or gray with maroon numerals.

Model Names:

Model Name:

Moonbeam

Name on Case:

Moonbeam

Model Numbers:

Westclox Sales Number:

904 (904)

Westclox Factory Number:

S5-J (S5J)

Style:

Westclox Moonbeam Style 1

Date Summaries:

Introduced:

August 1948

Discontinued:

1957

Initial Retail:

$9.95 (USD)

Motive Power:

A/C (electric mains powered)

Model Type:

Clock

Company:

Westclox

Usage Locations:

Shelf

Functions:

Time, Alarm

Specifications:

Case Color:

Off-white

Case Material:

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

Case Trim Color:

Brass

Dial Color:

First white and beige, then gray and maroon

Dial Material:

Paper

Height:

5 1/2 inches

Width:

6 1/2 inches

Related Models:

Westclox → Moonbeam Flashing Light Alarm Clock → Style 1

History

The power interruption indicator was dropped in 1954 and the dial was changed from white and beige to gray with maroon numerals.

See History of the Westclox Moonbeam Style 1 Flashing Light Alarm Clock

See History of the Westclox Moonbeam Flashing Light Alarm Clock Style Series

References

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
Ellworth Danz, personal communication

Examples of the Westclox Moonbeam Style 1 Plain Flashing Light Alarm Clock:

Westclox Moonbeam Style 1 Plain. White and beige plain dial. Early example with small cover screws on the bottom and no switch shield inside the back cover. — **Movement Date:** 11 48; **Motor Date:** 11 48. White and beige plain dial. Early example with small cover screws ...

Westclox Moonbeam Style 1 Plain. Gray dial with maroon numerals and hands. — **Movement Date:** 2 55; **Motor Date:** 4 2 55. Gray dial with maroon numerals and hands.

Documents Showing the Westclox Moonbeam Style 1 Plain Flashing Light Alarm Clock:

Westclox Moonbeam Style 1 Plain. Westclox Canada ca. 1950 Catalog -> 6 — **Document Date:** ca. 1950
**Document Title:** Westclox Canada ca. 1950 Catalog -> 6
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Model Description:** MOONBEAM ELECTRIC ALARM—60 cycle only. An entirely new kind of electric alarm. First he calls you silently with a blinking light that will neither disturb the baby not rouse the rest of the household. If you ignore the light and fail to shut it off within a few minutes, Moonbeam adds to the light a cheerful audible alarm. Gracefully designed white plastic case with a gold cushioned base. 5 1/2 inches high. Current interruption signal. A Westclox exclusive. Plain or luminous dials.

Westclox Moonbeam Style 1 Plain. 1953 John Plain Book (Catalog) of Gifts and Homewares. John Plain & Co., Chicago, IL -> 75 — **Document Date:** 1953
**Document Title:** 1953 John Plain Book (Catalog) of Gifts and Homewares. John Plain & Co., Chicago, IL -> 75
**Photo Match:** Black and White Photo
**Retail:** $9.95 USD

Westclox Moonbeam Style 1 Plain. Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 3 — **Document Date:** ca. 1954
**Document Title:** Westclox, Canada ca. 1954 Catalog -> 3
**Photo Match:** Different dial color
**Model Description:** MOONBEAM ELECTRIC ALARM—60 cycle only. A new and entirely different concept in electric alarms. Calls you silently with a blinking light. First call is a light that flashes for several minutes. If the sleeper ignores the light, an audible alarm goes into action. Ideal for the hard-of-hearing. White translucent plastic case, gold-color metal base. Cushioned base. 5" high. Plain and luminous dials.

Document Date: 1955
Document Title: 1955 Westclox Catalog -> 3
Westclox Sales Number: 904
Retail: $11.95 USD

Document Date: May 1956
Document Title: Westclox 1956 Catalog -> 5

Document Date: 1957
Document Title: Westclox Full Line Gift Catalog, 1957 -> 5
Retail: $11.95 USD

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

Page Created: 2013-12-08 Page Modified: 2020-01-22 Model ID: 942