Westclox: An Identification and Price Guide

Gary Biolchini

ISBN 10: 0764318357 / ISBN 13: 9780764318351

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, US, 2003

About this Item

Westclox was the largest manufacturer of alarm clocks in the world from 1920 to 1980. This wonderful collectors book explores and identifies hundreds of their clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches all dating from 1885 to 1980. Important information about production dates, styles, colors, shapes, and features original to Westclox is included in the thorough yet concise text. Over 400 clearly-detailed color photographs feature Big Ben, Baby Ben, Key Wound Alarm clocks, Bull's Eye Pocket Watches, early wristwatches and more. This book is essential for anyone wishing to begin - or add to - a vintage timepiece collection. A price guide for all models shown is included in the captions.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Westclox: An Identification and Price Guide
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, US
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764318357
• ISBN 13: 9780764318351
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 1043 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Westclox was the largest manufacturer of alarm clocks in the world from 1920 to 1980. This wonderful collectors book explores and identifies hundreds of their clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches all dating from 1885 to 1980. Important information about production dates, styles, colors, shapes, and features original to Westclox is included in the thorough yet concise text. Over 400 clearly-detailed color photographs feature Big Ben, Baby Ben, Key Wound Alarm clocks, Bull's Eye Pocket Watches, early wristwatches and more. This book is essential for anyone wishing to begin - or add to - a vintage timepiece collection. A price guide for all models shown is included in the captions.

About the Author

Gary Biolchini has been a collector and enthusiast of Westclox clocks since 1980 when the La Salle-Peru (Illinois) Westclox plant near his home closed. He has a Masters degree in Organic Chemistry and enjoys collecting and repairing mechanical clocks.