wags-on-the-wall

Updated: June 16, 2025

"Thomas Harland made quite a few of these wags-on-the-wall as well as some fine long-case clocks with works of brass," added the old man. "I suppose none of the makers could turn out very many clocks when every part of them had to be made by hand," was Christopher's thoughtful comment. "No, they couldn't. Moreover the demand for clocks was not great.

Sara Ware Bassett - Christopher and the Clockmakers