| History of the American Clock Business Contributor(s): Jerome, Chauncey (Author) |
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ISBN: 1438573618 ISBN-13: 9781438573618 Publisher: Book Jungle OUR PRICE: $12.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Clocks & Watches - Business & Economics | Economic History - Science |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 7.5" W x 9.25" (0.36 lbs) 86 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Chauncey Jerome (1793-1868) was a Clockmaker in the early 1800s. He made a fortune selling his clocks. Jerome began his career in Waterbury, making dials for long-case clocks (grandfather clocks). Jerome learned what he could about clocks; particularly clock cases, and then went to New Jersey to make seven-foot cases for clocks. By 1837 Jerome's company was selling more clocks than any of his competitors. Jerome had made a historic contribution to his industry when he substituted brass works for wooden works. This is the story of Jerome's life as a clock maker. |