Big Ben!

[DizE]

I bought this at an auction for $1, Figured it might have some value: Especially to a clock collector. It is only the top part of the box, no clock or bottom.
  Thoughts?

[KC]

Neat piece of memorabilia.  Don't think you will have collectors clamoring for it tho'!

You should always buy/invest in items that mean alot to you...  Would look great roughly framed and collaged with a group of wall clocks or on a table!

[DizE]

Yea I just found it neat, and a cool piece of history in my eyes. So I thought I'd pick it up.

[regularjoe2]

The 'Big Ben' as I recall , was a popular bedside alarm clock (back when ticking sounds didn't bother people so much) .

Several models & quality variety through the years - got one when I was a wee lad delivering morning papers .

They also made variations on it's theme - Little Ben , Baby Ben .

[KC]

Just for grins....
http://www.alarmclocksonline.com/VintageAlarmClocks.htm

[Dean Perdue]

Long ago, I also had one of these Big Ben's and it never failed to shock me out of a dead sleep.
No gradual increasing volume meant to ease you pleasantly out of bed or snooze settings on these bad boys.
It was like waking up to a fire alarm but it always pulled my sorry butt out of bed on time.
Every employer should give these out as Christmas gifts to eliminate tardiness.

[DizE]

Just for grins....
http://www.alarmclocksonline.com/VintageAlarmClocks.htm

After looking at that, Looks like I need to look around a little more for the clock next time lol. I'm sure the clock with the box would have only brought 3 dollars if that at the auction, Could have made a nice little profit:p