Style 2 Big Ben and Baby Ben advertisement from 1929


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The first advertisement for Westclox baby Ben dated 1915

LaSalle (Dura Case) Alarm Clock History

Models

401
61-C
1930 - 1934, non-luminous dial  
402
61-D
1930 - 1934, non-luminous dial  
403
61-F
1930 - 1934, non-luminous dial  
404
61-G
1931 - 1934, luminous dial  
405
61-H
1931 - 1934, luminous dial  
406
61-J
1931 - 1934, luminous dial  

History

These are often called “Dura Case” clocks because the Dura Company of Toledo, Ohio made the cases. These clocks have a nickel-plated die-cast case with a pewter like finish that Westclox called the “Butler” finish. They have a Baby Ben movement.

References

Westclox, An Identification and Price Guide, Gary Biolchini, Schiffer Publishing, 2003.

Big Ben and Baby Ben Identification Guide, by Richard Tjarks and Bill Stoddard.

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