DESCRIPTION:
Ellicott, London, an unusual, small, gilt bronze mantel clock, the architectural case with canted, outset pilaster corners and pagoda top and resting on acanthus ornamented urn form feet, the base and pilasters with recessed panels containing gilt, foliate mounts, the front with floral festoon and central medallion above the base, and below the round, roman numeral white enamel dial, and central female mask with flanking foliate drops above 12:00, all surmounted by a festooned urn finial, and flanking, baluster form finials atop the pilasters, case sides with cast, foliate fret and central medallion, 8 day, two train, six pillar fusee movement signed "Ellicott London" with engraved back plate, verge escapement and bob pendulum, striking the hours on a bell, and repeating the last hour on demand
CONDITION:
case dirty, gilding with minor wear, central urn finial screw replaced, bezel lock soldered in place, vertical ornament for concealing bezel lock keyhole missing, rear door lock missing, two screws for retaining the case bottom missing, dial with a few faint hairlines and minor chip above 12:00, hands with minor bends, movement very dirty, verge replaced, pendulum replaced, time mainspring broken, will run with pressure on train, striking functional, needs service
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$8000
CIRCA: 1770
DIMENSIONS: 12in x 7in x 5in
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