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Westclox Electric Station Wall Clock

Partially verified

This mid-century industrial wall clock was manufactured in Canada by Westclox, with the seller dating it to the 1960s. The clock features a circular brown iron frame measuring 24 centimeters in diameter, fitted with a convex clear glass lens over a white metal dial. The display presents elongated black Arabic numerals, an outer perimeter minute track, black baton hands, an orange-red second hand, and a small circular aperture positioned above the hand arbor. The seller notes an original 220-volt electric movement capable of being hardwired or fitted with a plug.

Front view of the Westclox electric station wall clock with brown iron frame, convex glass, and white dial
Front view of the Westclox electric station wall clock with brown iron frame, convex glass, and white dial — Chairish / Industrial Antik. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.chairish.com
Category
Clock · Electric wall clock
Maker / attribution
Westclox
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
31612558
Source-reported date
1960s
Country
Canada

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Physical Identity and Construction

This wall clock is constructed with a brown iron frame and a metal dial, protected by a convex clear glass cover. It measures 24 centimeters in diameter.

A knurled adjustment knob is mounted to the bottom rim of the frame. The seller lists the item's weight as 0.7 kilograms.

Evidence for this section
  • “It features a brown iron frame, a metal dial and a convex clear glass cover.”
  • “The diameter of the clock is 24 cm.”
  • “The weight of the clock is 0,7 kg.”
  • “Stem-mounted knurled adjustment knob protruding from the bottom rim of the brown frame.”

Dial and Visual Indicators

The clock face features black Arabic numerals printed on a white dial, with a peripheral minute track. The maker is identified as 'WESTCLOX' printed above the 6 o'clock position, with 'MADE IN CANADA' text present at the lower edge.

The time display utilizes black baton-style hour and minute hands alongside a red-orange sweep second hand with a rectangular counterweight. A small circular aperture with red accents is located above the central hand arbor.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial printed with black Arabic numerals and a peripheral minute track.”
  • “Maker mark printed as 'WESTCLOX' above 6 o'clock and origin indicated as 'MADE IN CANADA' along the lower edge below 6 o'clock.”
  • “Black baton hour and minute hands paired with a vibrant red-orange sweep second hand featuring a rectangular counterweight.”
  • “Circular red-accented indicator aperture located above the central hand arbor.”

Electrical System and Provenance

The seller describes the movement as a 220-volt electric system that can be hardwired or used with a plug. While the seller asserts the movement is original, the condition notes specify that the item has been 'Rewired and/or New Electrical Components'.

The attribution of the clock to the 1960s is provided by the seller; historical documentation to verify this production date is not provided in the source listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Original electric movement ( 220 V ) works perfectly.”
  • “The clock can be used with plug or can be hardwired.”
  • “Rewired and/or New Electrical Components”
  • “This wall clock was produced by Westclocx in Canada during the 1960s.”

Open research questions

  • What is the function of the red-accented aperture located above the central hand arbor?
  • To what extent do the 'new electrical components' mentioned by the seller alter the original manufacturer's movement design?
  • Are there specific archival references that can verify the 1960s production window for Westclox Canadian manufacturing facilities?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Westclox Electric Station Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerWestclox“This wall clock was produced by Westclocx in Canada during the 1960s.”
Case MaterialsIron frame and glass cover“It features a brown iron frame, a metal dial and a convex clear glass cover.”
Movement Voltage220 V“Original electric movement ( 220 V ) works perfectly.”
Diameter24 cm“The diameter of the clock is 24 cm.”
Weight0.7 kg“The weight of the clock is 0,7 kg.”
Country of OriginCanada“Country of Origin Canada”
Voltage220 V“Original electric movement ( 220 V ) works perfectly.”

Visible details

  • White dial printed with black Arabic numerals and a peripheral minute track.
  • Maker mark printed as 'WESTCLOX' above 6 o'clock and origin indicated as 'MADE IN CANADA' along the lower edge below 6 o'clock.
  • Black baton hour and minute hands paired with a vibrant red-orange sweep second hand featuring a rectangular counterweight.
  • Circular red-accented indicator aperture located above the central hand arbor.
  • Stem-mounted knurled adjustment knob protruding from the bottom rim of the brown frame.

Research qualifications

  • Seller notes describe the electrical system as having 'Rewired and/or New Electrical Components' despite claiming an original 220V movement.
  • Internal movement, rear casing, and electrical wiring are not pictured in the primary photograph.
  • Date of the 1960s is reported by the seller without external documentation.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Industrial Brown Electric Station Wall Clock from Westclox, 1960s | Chairish

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record c41831a02c

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