John Ellicott bracket clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th century
This eighteenth-century English bracket clock is housed in an inverted bell-shaped walnut case surmounted by a carrying handle and corner finials. Its arched brass dial features pierced gilt spandrels, a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute markings, a date aperture, and an upper subsidiary Strike/Silent dial.
The dial center is inscribed 'LONDON'. According to the auction description, the movement is fitted with a verge escapement and the case measures 16-1/2 inches high.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Bracket clock
- Origin
- London, 18th century
- Dimensions
- H 16-1/2" W 9-1/4" D 6-1/4"
- Escapement
- Verge escapement
- Case design
- Inverted bell shaped walnut case
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Dial description
- Dial with silvered chapter ring
- Maker / attribution
- John Ellicott
Design
- Visible features
- • Arched dial plate with gilded scrolling corner and arch spandrels surrounding a silvered chapter ring • Upper arch houses a smaller subsidiary dial marked for strike regulation • Dial center displays visible tarnishing/wear and is marked 'LONDON' above a square calendar aperture • Front hinged door is open, showing brass hinges and a keyhole lock plate
- Case Form and Construction
- According to the auction listing, the clock is housed in an inverted bell-shaped walnut case with stated measurements of 16-1/2 inches in height, 9-1/4 inches in width, and 6-1/4 inches in depth. Visual observation of the cataloguing photograph shows that the front door is hinged and depicted open, revealing brass hinges and a keyhole lock plate on the case frame. The seller notes condition as including "Some restorations as expected," though specific restoration details are not documented in the listing.
- Dial Features and Visual Layout
- The cataloguer records the clock as having a "Dial with silvered chapter ring." Visible inspection reveals an arched dial plate featuring gilded scrolling spandrels in the corners and arch surrounding the silvered ring. In the upper arch, a smaller subsidiary dial is marked for strike regulation. The dial center exhibits visible tarnishing and wear, and it is marked with "LONDON" positioned above a square calendar aperture.
- Reported Movement and Attribution Details
- The auction entry identifies the piece under the heading "John Ellicott (1706–1772)" with origin given as "London, 18th century." However, visible inspection of the dial face shows only the city mark "LONDON" rather than a full signature of the maker. Mechanically, the cataloguer describes the clock as having a "Movement with verge escapement" and notes it as "Working." Because the internal movement and back plate are not depicted in the listing image, movement markings, backplate engraving, and mechanical originality are not documented in this source.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement and back plate are not visible in the provided image
- Research required: The maker attribution to John Ellicott is sourced from the cataloguer, but the visible dial face shows 'LONDON' rather than the full maker's signature