Brearley, Harry Chase, 1870-1940, Ingersoll, Robt. H., & Bro · New York : Pub. by Doubleday, Page & Co. for Robert H. Ingersol & Bros. · leaf 196
Late—In Spite of His Two Watches The gallant of Colonial times often carried two watches, as wasthe fashion, hut often they were both unreliable. … The Worshipful Company and English Watchmaking must be made separately and patiently, regardless oflabor or expense. So long as this method could hold itsown, the English watchmakers led the world; theirwatches were good, but they certainly were not cheap. After a time, other countries began to use…
Time measurements · Clocks and watches
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