John Ellicott (b. London 1706, d. 1772)
A large George III musical longcase clock with nine melodies in mahogany case inlaid with brass, the top with three brass vases and openwork brass ornaments, the gilt brass dial decorated with gilt bronze rocaille and foliage ornaments, silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, movement has pull repetition, calendar and minute disposal, the arch showing the tunes and Strike- Not Strike’, ‘Chime- Not Chime’ dials, the movement has 27 bells and one large striking bell. Signed to the arch 'Ellicott, London'. Late 18th century. H. 275 cm. W. 59 cm. D. 29 cm.
John Ellicott was one of the most famous English clockmakers of the 18th century and succeeded his father clockmaker, who died in 1733. He established his business in London in c. 1728 and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and served as a Councillor for the three years.
Ellicott recieved the highest accolade by beeing appointed clockmaker to George III, whose horological acquistions still remain in the Royal Collection. Ellicott is credited for his many tecnical innovations including the compensation pendulum and the cylinder rscapement. His work is represented in nomoures international museeums and public collections.
Melodies: Huntsmans Chorus La Divine Home Sewwt Home My love is my Lassi Tancreda Dashing white Sergant Oh no! we never mention Her Plough Boy Robin Adair
No guarantee of the function of the clock work. Condition report on request.
Carpets, varia, furniture, clocks, 28 February 2018