Historedia
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Mass Production of Pillar-and-Scroll Clocks

When
1814
Where
Terry's Factory
Part of
Eli Terry's pillar-and-scroll clock in mass production

Terry's factory began mass-producing wooden clocks with interchangeable parts, including the pillar-and-scroll design, in 1814.

Beginning in 1814, Terry's factory produced the world's first mass-produced machines made of interchangeable parts. The pillar and scroll case, designed by Terry, featured a large clear dial in a wooden case. Chauncey Jerome built the first pillar and scroll in Terry's workshop under his direction.

Sources

  1. Eli Terry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29

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