A very fine mid 18th century English walnut table clock of small sizeJohn Ellicott, LondonThe case of particularly good colour and patina, the inverted bell top with turned handle and four lobed finials over a moulded cornice, side sound frets and glazed panels to a moulded base and block feet. The 5.75 inch arched brass dial with calendar subsidiary flanked by cherub mounts, over a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with half-quarter marks and crown-and-sceptre spandrels, strike/silent lever at IX, the matted centre with signature plaque and mock pendulum aperture. The movement with knopped and ringed pillars, pivoted verge escapement and rack striking on a bell, the quarters struck on command via a pull cord to the side acting on six bells and hammers, the backplate signed within a symmetrical foliate design framed by a wheatear border. Running, striking and repeating. Together with a door key and winding key. 41cms (16ins) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.