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History of the Waralarm
During WWII the government required that many
manufacturing facilities stop production of their normal
goods, to produce much needed items for the war effort.
This included Westclox, and other manufacturers.
Westclox made fuses, telegraph keys and other items.
Starting in late 1943, the government allowed manufacturer
of a limited number of alarm clocks, using less critical
material, to be produced.
The result was the Waralarm, by
Westclox.
Maximum price was set at $1.65.
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Model:
Waralarm |
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Features:
This is a very nice example of the Waralarm.
Because materials were scarce during the war, the case was
made of pressed wood fiber. The movement plates were
made of thinner aluminum. The alarm hammer strikes a
plate instead of a bell. There is no doubt that these
clocks were designed to fit a short term need until normal
manufacturing was allowed to resume at the close of World War
II. These are collector's clocks, popular with clock
collectors as well as collectors of war items. I
would not recommend using these clocks everyday (you could,
but it would shorten the life.)
Dimensions:
5 1/4" tall, 4" wide
at the base
Condition:
The movement has been serviced and
it runs and alarms as it should. This clock is EXCELLENT
throughout, showing only minor indications of use.
Date of manufacture: October,
1943
Place of Manufacture:
LaSalle, IL., USA
Warranty:
90 days (same
as new)
Price:
$185.00
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