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Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London early 18th Century

$11,109.10
$13,868.5220% Off
£8,231.90
£10,280.2720% Off
€9,440VAT Included
€11,80020% Off
CA$15,464.71
CA$19,344.5720% Off
A$15,732.96
A$19,676.9620% Off
CHF 9,040.38
CHF 11,292.5620% Off
MX$189,190.09
MX$236,540.1020% Off
NOK 105,544.93
NOK 131,727.3320% Off
SEK 106,176.78
SEK 132,967.4220% Off
DKK 71,980.29
DKK 89,980.0420% Off

About the Item

Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London (1706–1791) Early 18th century, 8-day movement, striking on 2 bells, 4-note chime/repeater mechanism, date display, brass dial, original fittings, signed John Ellicott London Dimensions: Height 46 cm Width 31.5 cm Depth 19 cm The Ellicotts were a family of clockmakers following John Ellicott, who was admitted to the freedom of the Clockmakers’ Company in 1696 and was Warden of the Company from 1731 to 1733. His son John Ellicott born in 1706, was an excellent maker and was elected to the Royal Society in 1738. His house in St John Hackney was fitted up as an observatory and was visited by many of the famous scientists of his time. He made very thin watch movements and paid great attention to detail. He was clockmaker to the King and designed public clocks, including that of the London Hospital. He died in 1772 and was followed by his son, Edward, who became Master of the Clockmakers Company in 1834.
  • Creator:
    John Ellicott II (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Bronze,Wood,Ebonized,Engraved,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 18th Century
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. was inspected and serviced by a master watchmaker.
  • Seller Location:
    Münster, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9172250728762

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