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Alarm Clock - Westclox

Western Clock Co Limited
c. 1930
Subcollections
Clocks
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
Clocks
Domestic Objects
Themes
People
Social History
Material
Glass
Metal
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
Clock
Place made
Peterborough, Canada
Year
c. 1930
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Completeness
100
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