John Ellicott II. A London Clockmaker, Watchmaker, Scientist and Engineer.

John Ellicott II was born into a clockmaking family and became one of the most eminent of English makers. His father, John, was also a clockmaker and a member of the Company of Clockmakers in London. He was made free in 1696. His son, John II, was born in about 1706. He carried on his father's business after he passed away in June of 1733. The shop was then located at 17 Sweeting's Alley Royal Exchange and had been there since about 1728. John II earned a reputation through the excellence of his workmanship, the beauty of his products, and the science he brought to horology. So much so that he was appointed clockmaker to King George III. In 1738, John II became one of the exclusive few clockmakers to be elected to the most august scientific body, The Royal Society. He was on the council of this organization. His term lasted three years. John II died in 1772 after falling from his chair. His eldest son Edward continued the business.