18th C. English John Ellicott Tall Case Clock

18th C. English John Ellicott Tall Case Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $1,500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Roland NY[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$3,250[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]Mar 04, 2023[/restrict]

Early 18th century tall case clock with a very fine marquetry inlaid walnut case, with movement by John Ellicott. One of the most famous 18th Century English clockmakers, John Ellicott was born in 1706 and succeeded his clockmaker father who died in 1733. In 1738 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. He later became clockmaker to King George III and made many fine and unusual clocks. [101" H x 23" W x 11 1/2" D]. Face patina worn, various splits, some losses. Missing four bun feet.