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RARE! 1965 "Crescendo" alarm clock

(Big Ben)

by Westclox

  

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The Crescendo Model was only made
from 1965 to 1968. 
This is a truly rare model of a Westclox alarm.


Model:  1965 Crescendo Alarm Clock

Made by:   Westclox

Stock No:  VINT1372

Features:  Although these were not named a "Big Ben", they utilized the style 7 Big Ben movement with a modified alarm.   The alarm begins (relatively) softly and gradually increases to a full loud alarm.  The ticking is a moderate sound.  The front of the case is plastic, and the rest is metal.   The color is light gray, although the only colors I could find in the catalog were wedgewood blue and white.

Dimensions:  5" tall

Condition:  The movement has been serviced and it runs and alarms as it should.  The overall condition is NEAR MINT

Date of manufacture:  May, 1965

Place of Manufacture:  LaSalle, Illinois, USA

Warranty:   One Year

 

Price: $295.00