A Scottish Victorian mahogany eight-day longcase clock The dial signed for H. Connel, Glasgow, mid 19th century The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 12 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds over calendar dial and inscribed H. CONNEL, GLASGOW to centre and with blued steel spade hands, the unusual case with drum-head hood applied with baroque scroll carved crest over moulded glazed hinged dial surround incorporating angled gilt fillet to interior and with leafy ears beneath, the trunk modelled as a stylised Greek Doric half elliptic section column with the deep fluted tapered shaft veneered in flame figured mahogany and incorporating removable panel for pendulum access to the right hand side, on half octagon section triple recessed panel fronted plinth base incorporating angled skirt over bun feet, 208cm (82ins) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire. A Hugh Connell is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Glasgow circa 1860. The unusual form of the case of the current lot appears to have been unique to Glasgow and surrounding areas and is reminiscent of Scandinavian examples made in the Biedermeier manner.