John Ellicott (clockmaker)

John Ellicott (London, 1706–1772), was an English clock and watchmaker of the 18th century.

John Ellicott (jnr) conducted business first from Austin Friars Street EC2 and later from Swithin’s Alley, Royal Exchange, and in 1738 was elected Fellow of the Royal Society.

He showed a keen interest in scientific matters and maintained an observatory at his home in Hackney.

His quality workmanship led to an appointment as Clockmaker to George III.

Over their twelve-year partnership, their clocks were simply signed Ellicott, London.