Ellicott of London, a late 18th century 18ct gold and enamel triple cased pocket watch

Ellicott of London, a late 18th century 18ct gold and enamel triple cased pocket watch white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, minute markers and gilt hands, gilt brass cylinder fusee movement, pierced and engraved balance, diamond endstone and silvered disc regulator, signed Ellicott London and numbered 8630, gilt brass dust cover signed and numbered, plain inner case, marked for London, 1793, also numbered, middle case back decorated in fine transparent blue guilloche enamel, outer tooled borders in light pale blue and transparent blue guilloche enamel, conforming front bezel, gilt outer case dial diameter 40mm., outer case diameter 55mm. Condition:Two small fleabite chips to dial at six o'clock. Solder repair to inside hinge of inner case. Middle case overall enamel in very good condition V Small chips to outer border of middle case, only visible on close inspection. Watch does not wind, accompanied bya key This watch was formally owned by a member of the Starbuck family. The family were known for their prominence in American history (see Nantucket) and early involvement with Stephenson's railway. Thence by descent.