John Ellicott: An important walnut astronomical month-going longcase clock, London, circa 1750

13-inch dial with mask and scroll spandrels, 2 x twelve hour chapter ring with open centre displaying a gilded sun mask indicating the time of sunrise and sunset, shutters lacking, the arch with a seconds dial flanked by dolphin spandrels, the substantial bell striking movement with eight knopped pillars and shouldered plates, the escapement remotely mounted at the top, five wheel trains, a rod and pinion leading to the calendar dial below signed John Ellicott, London,  indicating the Gregorian and Julien calendars and equation of time, the case of good colour with broken-arch top and moulded cornice above a foliate fret, brass-capped stop-fluted hood pillars, the trunk and plinth with brass mouldings and inlaid with chevron banding, the sides crossbanded

Iden Collection inventory number 1838

Dial in good condition but might benefit from a clean, beautiful hands, painted centre in poor and flaking condition. Movement is very dirty but retains the original wheelwork, shutters and their connection from the calendar lacking. Calendar in good condition. Case is very dry throughout with old cracks, lifting, repairs and losses, right side upper trunk moulding detached, cresting detached, lacking central finial block. With 2 brass-cased weights and pendulum bob with rating nut (lacking rod and suspension) but no winder or case keys.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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For note on John Ellicott see Lot 46