High Style London Mahogany Long Case Clock made by Benjamin Ward Circa 1780.    The arched bonnet with applied fret, and bold crown molding  above an arched door flanked by quarter columns with brass stop flutes.    The eight day brass striking movement with strike/silent lever, seconds bit, date register, applied spandrels, applied chapter ring and beautifully engraved name boss.     The waisted case with tombstone shaped door above a stepped molded base with applied shaped panel all resting on applied straight bracket feet.   Overall dimensions 93 X 20 1/2 X 10 1/4.   The clock has been recently serviced by a master clockmaker: Tom Powers of Lambertville NJ and it runs just great.   The dial, works, case are all original to each other and retains the original brass shelled lead weights, pendulum, and winding crank.   We purchased this clock along with an early Boston timepiece privately from a family from New England who are descendants from the original family:  The Pope family of Boston.   On the seat is an early repair label from by George Peterson, Jeweler & Optician, Hyde Park, Massachusetts.   The feet, and fret are old, bench made restorations, and the finials are appropriate old replacements.     The wood selection, color, and patina is remarkable.   

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