English, Martin Ellwood, Londini Fecit, uncommon and desirable 10 inch brass dial quarter striking movement, 8-day, in an attractive, well proportioned, purpose made tall case with book matched burled walnut veneer, cross banded panels on the sides, and

English, Martin Ellwood, Londini Fecit, uncommon and desirable 10 inch brass dial quarter striking movement, 8-day, in an attractive, well proportioned, purpose made tall case with book matched burled walnut veneer, cross banded panels on the sides, and barley twist columns to the hood. The large and robust movement has finely turned baluster pillars, count wheel on the rear plate (cut to strike the quarter hours) on two bells, the hours on a single bell. This is an unusual feature not commonly found on clocks of this period. The dial features a calendar aperture at 6, exquisitely matted center with finely ringed winding holes, a seconds ring and finely pierced hands of the period. C.1690. overall excellent condition. The warning arm needs adjusting, as the movement want to strike just once every 15 minutes, even when on the hour section of the count wheel. The case has been nicely veneered over an oak carcass, and is handsomely polished to a warm tone. The door, the pendulum aperture, iron hinges, and key lock are made in the proper style. No detail was overlooked in making this case, including a rising hood with latch as it would have been in this period. Britten's lists Martin Ellwood as "a great-clock maker" in London from 1680 to 1700. A complete and original clock from this period would sell for $30,000+. Height 78 inches