

Most urban centers had dependable power by that time with onlyĪ reproduction style 1 Moonbeam has been made in China since ca.It was probably not worth theĮxpense of putting on clocks since it gave no indication of the length Description: This is a like-new Westclox Big Ben Moon Beam alarm clock 43000 model that Moonbeam fans have been waiting for Originally created in 1952. The power interruption warning was dropped from most electric clocks in 1954 including Moonbeam with its new dial, probably for the following reasons: Big Ben Moon Beam Clock Winning Bid 12. My only contribution was the dial design. It was an outside design and I believe made under license. Westclox Big Ben Moon Beam Quartz Analog Alarm Clock Blue with USB 44000BG.
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"The 1949 Moonbeam (which we called blinking light clock) was being developed by Westclox Engineering when I came back from the Army Air Force Service in 1946. Westclox Big Ben Alarm Clock Style Series Web1.4 LED Display Alarm Clock.

Here's more information from Ellworth Danz: I don't recall Butyrate being used on any other case at Westclox." 6499 FREE Returns FREE delivery Sunday, May 21 Or fastest delivery Thursday, May 18. Buteric Acid is present in rancid butter. "Westclox engineering referred to the plastic for the 1949 Moonbeam case as "Butyrate", however, the whole name was really "Cellulose Acetate Butyrate." That plastic used Buteric Acid as one of the ingredients, hence, the name (also the odor). Construction Plastic molded case with convex glass lens. Batteries: Two AA batteries, not included.

Here is a quote from Westclox former chief stylist Ellworth Danz: Product Details Bring vintage style and modern convenience to the bedside table with this updated, vintage-style 'moonbeam' clock. Dates made: 1949 - 1958 Moonbeam Style 1 Flashing Light Alarm Clock History
