Lot 39*
A fine mid 18th century brass-banded mahogany table clock Ellicott, London
29 November 2023, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £5,760 inc. premium
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A fine mid 18th century brass-banded mahogany table clock
Ellicott, London
The inverted bell top with cast handle over fine mouldings and a bold cornice, the sides with brass-bound glazed panels to a plinth base and block feet, the square front door with typical circular brass bezel revealing the silvered Roman and Arabic dial with original blued steel hands. The main dial plate of square form, signed along the lower edge Ellicott, London and with strike/silent lever in the top left corner. The twin gut fusee movement with substantial plates untied by five knopped pillars, knife edge verge escapement with rack striking on a bell, the backplate unusually decorated with an engraved facetted finial, foliate scrolls and lattice work, signed within a shaped cartouche. Ticking, striking and with operational trip repeat. Together with a door key. 44cms (17.5ins) high.
The inverted bell top with cast handle over fine mouldings and a bold cornice, the sides with brass-bound glazed panels to a plinth base and block feet, the square front door with typical circular brass bezel revealing the silvered Roman and Arabic dial with original blued steel hands. The main dial plate of square form, signed along the lower edge Ellicott, London and with strike/silent lever in the top left corner. The twin gut fusee movement with substantial plates untied by five knopped pillars, knife edge verge escapement with rack striking on a bell, the backplate unusually decorated with an engraved facetted finial, foliate scrolls and lattice work, signed within a shaped cartouche. Ticking, striking and with operational trip repeat. Together with a door key. 44cms (17.5ins) high.