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Starting in 1923, the Baby Ben alarm clock had the word "Westclox" in a Roman font. The variations are illustrated in the photos above.
1) Clock dated 9-2-23 (September 2, 1923). Narrow lettering at the bottom of the dial.
2) Clock dated 6-26-26 (June 26, 1926). Wide lettering at bottom of dial.
3) Clock made in 1927. The pendent on the case is now spherical instead of oval.
4) Clock dated 1-5-29 (January 5, 1929). The x in Westclox now has a projection on it.
Alarm ClocksAlarm clocks go back to the ancient Greeks. Their clocks ran on water, drip…