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Alarm Clock - Westclox
c. 1930Subcollections
Overview
a wind-up, mechanical alarm clock.
Historical information
The Sleep-Meter model alarm clock was made by Westclox from 1914 until about 1957.
This model features the "Dura" style cast zinc casing, and uses the Westclox style 66 movement.
It has the rare feature of a rear-setting alarm.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2025.275
Item type
Inscriptions and markings
Front (face of clock): "Westclox. Sleep-Meter"
"Made by Western Clock Co Limited. Peterborough. Canada"
Back of clock: "RD 1932. Made in Canada"
Contextual information
Westclox was the largest manufacturer of alarm clocks in the world from 1920 to 1980
Keywords
Place made
Peterborough, Canada
Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Sunday, 2 November, 2025
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