In the course of the winter he drew another plan of the Pillar Scroll Top Case with great improvements over the one which Thomas was then making.

I made the first one of the new style that was ever produced in that factory, which became so celebrated for making the patent case for more than ten years after.
When my time was out in the spring, I bought some parts of clocks, mahogany, veneers, etc., and commenced in a small shop, business for myself.

I made the case, and bought the movements, dials and glass, finishing a few at a time.

I found a ready sale for them.

I went on in this small way for a few years, feeling greatly animated with my prosperity, occasionally making a payment on my little house.