New England Auctions
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Baseball - Sports - Historical - Political

Sat, Jun 27, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 200

John Bull Blinking Eye Clock Signed T. Kennedy

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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John Bull Blinking Eye Clock Signed T. Kennedy, pat. 1858. Cast iron with original paint. H 14-1/4", W 8-1/2", D 6-1/4". John Bull is an imaginary figure who is a personification of England, similar to the American 'Uncle Sam'. He is shown in cartoons and caricatures as a prosperous farmer of the 18th century. John Bull first appears as a character in a series of political satires by John Arbuthnot (1667-1735) Please refer to link for Hi-res photos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aqw7id13q1zvd1v/AABc41hvTqV1ZoS_2ulXXYM5a?dl=0